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Job Title: Category Associate Manager
Location: BGC Support Center
Reporting Relationships:
Reporting to: Category Manager
Number of Direct Reports: N/A
At Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, we are driven by our purpose to Refresh the Philippines and Make a Difference – continuously leading the beverage industry with our Great People, Great Beverages, Great Execution, and Great Partners. As we continue to grow and shape the future, we are seeking passionate and innovative talents to join our team and make a difference with us.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous industry awards such as Great Place to Work, Best Workplaces in Asia, Dream Employer of the Year, and Universum’s Most Attractive Employers – and we take pride in our achievements and the impact we have made in the beverage industry.
Role Overview
The Category Associate Manager – Raw Materials is responsible on managing the Raw Materials procurement covering day to day operations of Raw Materials focusing on Co2, LPG, Fuel, and ODMS with the Procurement Manager. Responsible for development of the procurement category strategy, commodity management, implementing benchmarking metrics and best practice transfer to ensure optimized costs with best quality, develop & retain high capability suppliers building strategic relationship with Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines procurement policy, process & negotiation tools in the area of raw materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Knowledge of specific raw materials procurement and supply related capabilities, strategies and interdependencies to perform short and long-term strategic business planning. Ability to incorporate strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities and threats into business plan strategies and execution tasks.
- Raw Materials Procurement: Knowledge of elements that make up the supply chain and the interrelationship between these elements between Procurement, Manufacturing and other functions with our supply base. Ability to analyze, balance, synchronize and synergize all internal and external resources and assets to ensure the progress and ultimate completion of a finished good.
- Product/Industry Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of products, commodities or services (e.g., ingredients, raw materials, logistics services, products and services) and their related industries. Knowledge of all primary and supporting industries that impact the supply chain. Ability to research markets and synthesize findings for application in decision-making process and analytical work.
- Value Chain Knowledge: Able to adhere to processes and procedures prescribed in the procurement policy, understanding of the its underlying controls, and compliance to company policies.
- Category Management: Well aware of the nature of the available supply market, and demand structure of the company and be able to translate and analyze market trends. Also, able to translate operations and corporate strategies into procurement strategies.
- Supplier relationship Management: Ability to expand or develop new businesses with the suppliers through creation of locally integrated businesses.
- Stakeholder Management: Able to enlist the support of stakeholders especially onset of procurement processes.
- Project Management: Structures a project in line with category strategy, setting objectives, and key performance indicators.
Qualifications
- College graduate with Major in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Agriculture. Preferably with MBA but not required
- At least 6 years of relevant work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain and/or Finance
- Integrity is of outmost importance in the role – the role needs to stay above all doubts by the provision of maximum transparency and staying away from conflict of interest
- With strong business acumen and able to demonstrate ability in supplier selection, development, and negotiation
- Experience with project management
- A curious mind in both intuitive and rigorous problem-solving skills
- Must have an excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Thrive with us at Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines and be part of a company that is shaping the future of the beverage industry. Together, we can create great moments and make a positive impact on the lives of millions. Apply today and let’s refresh the world together!
