Procurement Business Partner Manager - Sales & Marketing

Main Purposes:
- Act as the strategic Procurement Business Partner for Sales and Marketing categories, ensuring alignment between business needs and procurement strategies.
- Drive value creation through cost optimization, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead sourcing and contract management activities to secure competitive, reliable, and compliant supply solutions.
- Support business growth by delivering procurement expertise, market insights, and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and strengthen end-to-end supply chain performance
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies to support current and future business requirements for Sales and Marketing Categories
- Deliver Value Creation and Cost Competitiveness strategies, negotiate pricing, and actively participate in supplier development and evaluation programs.
- Responsible for sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers to achieve the best total value while maintaining the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service.
- Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, and material availability to assess cost implications and support sourcing decisions.
- Co-develop supplier selection and quality KPIs with Project Leaders (Sales and Marketing) to ensure suppliers are pre-qualified before being invited to participate in tenders. Compile sourcing requirements, obtain quotations, and manage the approval process in accordance with procurement policies and guidelines.
- Establish and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers and marketing providers through performance governance, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable supply, innovation, service excellence, and mutual value creation.
- Create and manage contractual documentation, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), confidentiality agreements, and other commercial contracts. Engage stakeholders proactively to ensure timely input into decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with Regional/Group, factory, and Finance teams throughout the end-to-end Source-to-Pay process, including warranty and after-sales service management.
- Drive the continuous improvement of procurement processes and practices.
- Manage team members to achieve business objectives, performance targets, and assigned responsibilities.
- Coach and develop team members to enhance their capabilities, competencies, and behaviors in line with job requirements.