Global Category Manager, Labels and Cartons in Genève

h3YOUR OPPORTUNITY /h3pAs the Global Labels and Cartons Category Manager, you will ead the global sourcing strategy for labels and cartons shippers, ensuring alignment with our long-term growth goals and key global and regional stakeholders. You will lead the Supplier Partnership Program with global suppliers, developing strategic plans to achieve critical procurement and sustainability objectives: /ph3ABOUT YOU /h3pTo support the Best 10 years of the Bacardi group, we need you to be Fearless, have a Founders mentality, and treat others like Family. You will need to know how to operate in an agile and changing environment, working very closely with your internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects and savings are delivered on time with best value/quality to the company. /ppYou will need to be able to implement strategies, define clear roadmap with suppliers and drive actions while ensure continuity of business. /ph3RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE /h3ulliStrategy Implementation /li /ululliLead the development of global sourcing strategies to maximize leverage and support long-term strategic growth. /liliDefine, build and align global sourcing strategies maximizing Bacardi's leverage on a worldwide basis supporting Bacardi Company's objectives /liliCollaborate with global and regional stakeholders to ensure strategy alignment and sign off. /liliLead the global implementation of sourcing strategies, providing support and coaching to regional leaders to ensure successful execution. /liliEstablish best-in-class sourcing and contracting practices, enhancing supplier relationship management, allowing clear and auditable financial reporting, and promoting responsible sourcing and sustainability practices. /liliSet and manage budget targets and regularly updates long-term financial plans in collaboration with our finance business partners. /liliEnable local/regional sourcing opportunities to support growth ambitions. /li /ulh3Supplier Relationship Management /h3ulliDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, integrating them into our business processes to enhance value. /liliExecute comprehensive supplier management strategies, including business reviews and top-level meetings, global and regional governance ensuring supplier alignment with our objectives. /liliEnsure supplier compliance with Bacardi's sourcing policies and sustainability standards. /liliDevelop a diversified supplier base that meets our needs across innovation, contingency planning, supply chain agility, and sustainability. /li /ulh3Sustainability and Continuous Improvement /h3ulliLead the category towards significant sustainability improvements targets in line with our Good Spirited Program, supporting recycled content, recyclability, leveraging best in class partners. /liliMonitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement and value engineering. /liliConduct forums to optimize costs and services, achieving economies of scale and productivity gains year on year. /liliFoster strong internal relationships to align procurement strategies with organizational goals. /li /ulh3Sourcing and Operational Support /h3ulliSupport regional teams in managing supply risks, resolving delivery issues, and implementing quality improvement actions. /liliEnsure clear understanding and implementation of commercial agreements across supply centers. /liliRegularly assess risk and opportunities, providing proactive feedback and solutions. /liliDevelop management strategies, such as contingency planning, scenario planning, and the development of resilient supply chains /liliStay updated on industry trends and share internally to optimize supply, costs, sustainability, and innovation. /li /ulh3SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY /h3h3Education /h3ulliMaster's degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering. Specialization in Purchasing or a CIPS qualification is preferred. /li /ulh3Experience /h3ulli3-5 years+ in procurement or supply chain roles, preferably within the packaging sector. /liliExperience in FB or FMCG industries is advantageous. /liliProven track record of transformation sourcing strategy implementation. /li /ulh3Languages /h3ulliFluency in English required. /liliProficiency in additional languages (Spanish, Italian, French) is beneficial. /li /ulh3Functional Skills /h3ulliIn-depth knowledge of procurement and category management. /liliExpertise in supplier relationship management, sourcing strategies, and industry analysis. /liliStrong negotiation skills and understanding of should-cost modelling. /liliCapability in procurement budgeting, project management, and digital procurement tools. /liliFamiliarity with ESG practices for packaging. /li /ulh3Leadership Skills /h3ulliStrategic thinker with the ability to navigate and influence within a matrixed, global organization. /liliResults-driven with excellent prioritization skills. /liliRobust supplier and stakeholder management abilities. /li /ulh3LEADERSHIP AGILITY /h3pAt Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level. /ppBelonging: You have a strong capacity to c /p #J-18808-Ljbffr