Gaes Procurement Manager Spain & Portugal

Amplifon is the global leader in the retail hearing care industry. Over 20,000 professionals in 26 countries, coming from more than 100 different nationalities, work every day in a global network of 9,500 points of sales to empower thousands of people to rediscover all the emotions of sound. In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Only through investment in talent engagement, professional development, and recognition, our people can express their potential and build a fulfilling career.

Amplifon Iberica S.A.U acquired GAES in 2019 with over 700 shops spread throughout the country. The main office is in Barcelona and operates with 2000+ dedicated professionals that empower people to discover all the emotions of sound. .

We are currently looking for an Indirect Procurement Cluster Manager Spain & Portugal

Procurement embarking in an exciting journey to revolutionize the way external spend and cost are managed at Amplifon. You will functionally report to the Global Head of Indirect Procurement based in the HQs in Milan and to the GMs of Spain & Portugal operating company.

This is a great opportunity for a talented procurement professional who supports the building of the future global procurement organization while leading exciting local and regional projects in close collaboration with local and global stakeholders and with the Corporate Procurement team. We expect the selected candidate to learn and grow with the role in terms of yearly results, spend and responsibilities. By joining Amplifon you will also have access to international career opportunities as a consequence of the functional growth.

The Indirect Procurement Cluster Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of progressive, fit for purpose and future proof sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, supply assurance and quality enabling spend owners, business units and functional partners to maximize the value they receive from vendors.

This role will ensure procurement strategies, processes, and program executions are fully integrated to support internal budget business plans and Company objectives and will actively collaborate with stakeholders globally to ensure that our knowledge, relationships, and investments are effectively and efficiently leveraged.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Key point of contact for Global Procurement (Group) in Spain & Portugal; works closely with the Global Procurement Category Manager
• Drive cross-countries savings initiatives with a strong focus on Marketing, IT and Retail.
• Develop and implement forward thinking sourcing strategies providing a competitive advantage to the region.
• Develop and foster strategic supplier relationships that deliver cost reduction, supply assurance, quality improvement and innovation.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to be considered a trusted strategic advisor by identifying, understanding, and fulfilling business needs.
• Provide financial support for spend forecasting and budget management
• Insure organizational, systems and process effectiveness of the indirect procurement function

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Procurement, Business or equivalent.
• 7-10 years' experience in Indirect Procurement in matrixed environment and familiar with category management
• Experience managing Marketing spend is a plus (Media offline, Digital Media, Marketing print, Creative agencies, Contact Center)
• English and Spanish mandatory (fluent both written and spoken)
• Experience in negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for large supplier contracts
• Direct hands-on experience in an ERP systems environment preferred

• Curious and learning agility
• Self-starter, energetic and willing to leave a legacy
• Experience managing a team
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and lead numerous Procurement Initiatives and contract negotiations simultaneously.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and interpersonal skills that allow working relationships with a wide range of suppliers and colleagues.