JOB DETAILS
Position Job Title: Buyer Logistics AFEMEA & ASC
BG and BU: Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & Africa (AFEMEA) & Amcor Specialty Cartons (ASC)
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Function: Procurement
Location: Czech Republic/Prague
Line Manager’s Job Title: Group Category Procurement Manager Logistics
Contract Length: Permanent
Application deadline: 17.07.2023
Job Purpose
To ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality logistics services at optimum cost by:
- Supporting implementation of the Logistics procurement strategy
- Leading and support tendering activities, primarily on warehousing yet would be involved on other freight subcategory
- Supporting the supply chain and operations’ teams to drive continuous improvement on Logistics service, quality and cost structure.
- Leading and supporting implementation of 4PL (Fourth Party Logistics) solutions within designated areas
To contribute to the standardization and centralization of logistics management within the business groups and business units in scope (AFEMEA and ASC)
Principal Accountabilities
Strategy Deployment
- Contribute to the development and implementation of effective sourcing strategies for the logistics category in order to ensure quality of services and significant cost reductions
Results Achievement
- Result orientation with the monitoring of sound KPIs: Lead implementation of 4PL solution for designated area in accordance with agreed roll-out schedule bringing savings and improving performance transparency and standardization of transportation management (quality, service, and costs)
- Lead or support Logistics category in preparation and conducting tenders in a timely manner driving cost reductions and improvement of the quality of services to Amcor.
- Actively support continuous improvement of procurement process and relevant IT solutions
- Investigate and analyse the market, new equipment's, services and solutions available and seek new suppliers who may qualify to do business with Amcor
- Contribute towards Purchasing excellence and customer satisfaction
Negotiation and contract management
- Negotiate and select the best warehouse/logistics suppliers specifying quality, quantity and other requirements
- Apply Amcor Best Practices and Procurement Excellence process as well as using relevant IT platform
- Regularly review and monitor contract realisation, and delivery
- Identify and resolve issues or escalate issues, if required
- Ensure transparency in carrying out execution purchasing procedure
- Identify improvements to supplier contracts
Relationship Management
- Cooperates with other Amcor functions and 4PL partners to assist with project’s scheduling, contracting, executing and consults other Amcor departments in order to identify purchasing needs and requirements
- Define development strategies with identified external partners
- Solve any supply issues and communicate impact with relevant stakeholders
- Provide support in preparation of necessary forms, records, reports and other documents
- Develop and maintain close relationship with internal stakeholders and can be appointed as key primary contact to site/business unit on logistics procurement matters
External Relationships
- 4PL partners
- Logistics Suppliers
- Industry/market relationships
Internal Relationships:
- Vice President Procurement AFEMEA/ASC
- Group Procurement Directors
- Procurement Managers
- Site Management
- Site Supply Chain/Logistics
- Legal Department
- Finance Department
- Sales & Marketing Department
- Other Amcor Business Groups organizations
Qualifications/Requirements
- University degree preferably in Procurement, Economics or Business Administration
- 3+ years of relevant working experience in Logistics Procurement preferably on regional level (e.g. European, Asia Pacific…)
- Alternatively 3+ years of working experience in Tender Management or Operations function with leading Warehousing or 4PL Provider
- Experience of implementing 3PL and 4PL solutions is required
- Good understanding of logistics market development
- Fluent English is required, other European languages are an asset
- Excellent analytical skills with high volume data, experience with e-sourcing solutions is a plus
- Results driven
- Structured with good project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Team player, also capable to work with autonomy (self starter), set priorities, follow-up agreed processes and standards.
- Good customer service and problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills, ability to work well with diverse users/clients/business partners and team members.
- Ability to generate ideas to deliver improvements within the scope of the role
- Ability to evolve in matrix environments
- A high degree of commercial awareness
Amcor Leadership Framework
Leading Self
Drive Vision & Purpose – Can identify personal meaning in contributing to the vision &strategy of Amcor. Is optimistic and contributes in a supporting way to their business environment.
Strategic Mindset – Contributes in practical planning of work processes. Understands and evaluates consequences of own decisions and actions. Pays attention to trends and issues that may impact own work in the future.
Leading Teams
Engage People & Teams – Provides the team with insights and background behind goals and required actions. Assigns tasks, setting clear, specific performance objectives, standards and accountability across all people. Respects concerns and encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions. Builds consensus and involves others in decision-making.
Attracts & Develops Talent – Attracts and selects diverse & high caliber talent. Places a high priority on developing others through coaching, giving feedback, providing exposure within the organization, and identifying stretch assignments. Aligns employee career development goals with organizational objectives.
Leading the Business
Customer Focus – Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of meeting customer needs, e.g. defines their customer’s perspective. Identifies opportunities to modify internal processes, services, and structures to improve the ability to serve their customer. Identifies and tracks emerging customer segments and trends, shifts in suppliers and their offerings, and how they will affect how business is carried out. Understands how competitors serve different segments and where opportunities lie against them.
Set Priorities & Drives Results - Sets the right priorities and stretching goals on a group, team and individual level. Pushes the organization to achieve results. Eliminates obstacles that affect organizational performance and supports the organization in overcoming setbacks.
Cultivates Innovation – Engages others by making the case for innovation and explaining their role in it. Removes barriers and creates a climate within the organization that encourages innovation e.g. mistakes are accepted, failures are opportunities to learn.
