Superintendent, Category Management
Employer Location Colon, Panama Salary Competitive Closing date Aug 17, 2022 Category Work Term Work Load Language You need to or to save a job.
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Job description :
General Role Purpose (brief description of this job)
To lead a team of Contracts and Category Management professionals in ensuring the operation's supply needs strategically match with the market.
Engage with the team to track and monitor performance targets of optimal cost of ownership and surety of supply.
Qualifications (required for job) & Knowledge & Experience
Requires detailed knowledge of principles and concepts in own functional area and limited knowledge of other functions.
Experience in decision-making that directly impacted his / her sub-function.
Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables Facilitates effective implementation of Source to Contracts and Category Management methodology within company objectives and requirements.
Contribute towards an effective sourcing strategy through cross-functional data analysis ensuring supply effectiveness and competitiveness.
Ensure that all activities relating to sourcing and contracting events for the categories are planned, scheduled, resourced and executed in a timely and visible manner.
Lead negotiation effort with suppliers and create opportunities for effective relationships while pressing for cost effectiveness and reliable delivery.
engage and develop suppliers through supplier recognition programs and development plans. Lead, coach, and mentor team members with deep category, business and industry knowledge to ensure delivery against performance targets Oversee and manage work planning, execution, resource balancing and team performance Work with internal and external stakeholders to carefully obtain the requirements needed for each contract.
Collaborate on and assist with the management of practical, organization-wide contract management process. Communicate and manage contracts workflow Create and maintain a variety of reporting tools for system governance and compliance.
Create and maintain contract KPI reporting systems admin and governance reporting tool. Develop procedures and establish contract management rhythms and routines in accordance with value, risk, and strategic factors.
Resolves issues regarding contractual performance, including claims, changes, and terminations. Coordinates submission and negotiation of contract proposals, including change orders.
Developing template agreements and associated playbook. Perform other related duties as required.
Behavioural Traits / Personal Characteristics Bolder : Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed.
Smarter : always looks for efficiencies and better ways of doing things Driven : Sets high standards, is motivated and determined.
Together : communicates well with peers and understand others views.
Operational Requirements
Cobre Panama is a remote site. This exciting position is based on-site and will be focusing on driving and delivering operational accountability and ownership across various units at the Cobre Panama site.
Rosters and working hours may vary depending on business requirements.
Environmental Responsibilities Comply with current environmental regulations in Panama Comply with the commitments contained in the Environmental Impact Studies and other additional studies in this regard, which apply to your area and activities.
Comply with the provisions of the Minera Panama Environmental Management System.
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