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Manager - Global Sourcing Solutions
General Mills
posted 11d ago
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The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions. Link
Purpose of the role
We are seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Manager to lead and mentor a team of Operational Analyst while simultaneously managing key procurement projects within our fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. This role requires a blend of strong leadership, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the FMCG supply chain specifically on Procurement to Pay Cycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing team performance, ensuring efficient project execution, and contributing to the overall success of the procurement function.
Key Accountabilities 50% of Time: Manager of People
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Operational Analyst, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that promotes growth and efficiency.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and identify opportunities for skill development.
- Manage team workload and resource allocation effectively.
- Recruit, onboard, and integrate new team members.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor procurement performance and KPIs, and identify areas for improvement
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and business partners
- Communicate effectively with senior management and provide regular updates on procurement operations and project progress
- Manage risk and implement contingency plans as necessary
- Support escalations in the P2P space, work on streamlining and standardizing P2P process
40% of Time Project Manager
- Develop and execute procurement project plans, ensuring project objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Manage and communicate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders
- Monitor project progress and ensure project risks and issues are identified, tracked, and managed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement projects align with company goals and objectives
- Manage project budgets and ensure expenses are within approved limits Provide regular project status updates to senior management
- Identify areas for process improvement and work with the procurement team to develop and implement best practices
- Engage with 3 rd Party on projects and ensure they adhere to the time lines
10% of Time
Build IDP plans for reporting team
Manage performance appraisal for reporting team
Minimum Qualification
Minimum Degree Requirements: Full-Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory)
Minimum years of related experience required: 5+ Years
Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed
Good understanding and use of fundamental Source to Pay process and tools
Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement systems.
Agile mindset: the ability to interpret and reinterpret data sets with evolving category strategy in mind highlighting different insights and opportunities based on stakeholder input.
Initiative-taker: bias for action with the ability to deliver outstanding results through task prioritization and time management.
Ability manage team
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Competencies/Behaviors required for the job.
Communication
Ability to effectively communicate ideas (via written verbal communication) with stakeholders from different functions within the organization. Engages in cross-functional collaboration to identify innovative solutions.
Problem Solving / Analytical skills .
Ability to understand the business requirements and convert them into solution development needs. Incumbents should have experience in working on large data sets. Can identify issues and provide ideas/solutions for resolution.
Creative Thinking/Leads change.
Ability and confidence to identify and recommend creative solutions. Identifies both opportunities and needs for change. Adapts quickly and responds effectively to change. Identifies issues or problems and provides a respective solution. Explores and shares innovative best practices with others.
Functional Skills
Ability to deliver outstanding results.
Completes tasks, activities, and projects in a timely and effective manner. Communicates progress on projects with others to ensure overall alignment. Provides ideas and input to help the team achieve greater results. May lead a defined portion of a project. Assumes personal initiative and accountability for results, performance, and behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Degree Requirements: Graduate
- Preferred Major Area of Study: Supply Chain Management, Operations /Supply Chain
- Required Professional Certifications: N/A
- Preferred Professional Certifications: N/A
- Preferred years of related experience: 5+Years
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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