Third Party Sourcing Business Partner

Job Description

An ambitious Global Nutrition Company seeks an External Manufacturing Sourcing Specialist for a 6 month contract to join their Strategic Sourcing function

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead a cross-functional team working across diverse Business Units in a global landscape, be comfortable working in an adaptive role and leading other's and have the ability to succinctly define the AS-IS versus TO-BE status and provide the leadership, direction and team focus to help shape the Third Party relationships function for the future.

Are you a team player who has the ability to motivate others, making it fun while getting the job done? We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where the focus is on continuous improvement and the challenge to make it better.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Third Party Sourcing Manager to implement a model for screening, selection and management of all external manufacturers.
• Sourcing and selection of new Third Party external manufacturers to meet our growth ambitions.
• A focus on establishing appropriate governance structures with our partners and ensuring that signed Contracts are in place and updated on a regular basis.
• Managing and Maintaining an updated Register of all Third Parties.
• Planning and building strong links with our Innovation & Commercial partners as well as interdependencies within the business that impact on delivering success.
• Supporting the Project Innovation forum process where the need for Third Party external manufacturers are identified.
• Management of KPI's for Third Party external manufacturers providing weekly/monthly reports and analysis.
• Early identification of the key performance measures to manage performance and instil a rigorous set of interim checkpoints to ensure successful outcomes.
• Performance Management of SLA's for all relationships with Third Party external manufacturers.
• Seeking out opportunities to add value and profitability by working with our partners to deliver on our aspirations and commitments.
• Contract negotiations with new potential Third Party Suppliers and external manufacturers.
• Developing and sponsoring good communications and relationships with existing Third Party Suppliers and external manufacturers.
• A level of sensitivity and confidentiality in working on projects with internal stakeholders and partners will be important for this role.
• Proactively assess anticipated challenges with existing and new Third Party Suppliers and external manufacturers plan to ensure early resolution and contingency plans are in place.
• Present status updates and report on potential issues and options ton new planned projects on an ongoing basis.
• Delivery to timescales will be particularly important, and will require delivery to agreed completion dates as well as controlled escalation and interventions to meet these deadlines.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline
• At least five years' experience of successfully managing Projects in Supply Chain with a high degree of relationship/stakeholder management.
• Able to act as business change manager as well as project manager.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of best-practice project in managing Third Parties.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experienced in managing budgetary requirements and constraints
• Strong Experience in addressing key business issues with relevant senior stakeholders.
• Commercially focused.

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