Assistant General Purchasing Manager
Job Location: Shanghai
Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
The scope of the role encompasses ensuring the procurement of assigned categories and services, with strict adherence to long/mid-term budgeting plans as well as the expected quality standards. Key responsibilities include market monitoring, risk management, supplier relationship management, contract administration, and negotiations within the designated areas of responsibility.
Additionally, the role involves assisting the Regional General Procurement team in developing new supply sources and optimizing purchasing processes, ensuring full alignment with the governance.
Main Responsibilities:
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Supplier Management
Screen and support new suppliers meeting Ferrero requirements through qualification and accreditation; organize vendor selection processes to ensure optimal price-quality ratio and delivery capabilities. Manage the supplier base based on criteria like quality, cost, sustainability, and cultural fit; conduct vendor mapping with annual spending analysis, monitor supplier due diligence progress, and build high-quality partnerships. -
Contract & Compliance Management
Assist functional departments in finalizing procurement contracts, ensuring terms are compliant and meet supply needs (specifications, timelines, service standards). Ensure new contracts align with legal and group governance requirements; oversee contract execution. Guarantee the full Source-to-Pay process adheres to policies, Group Operation Standards, and financial terms; supervise compliance of local sourcing activities. -
Market & Cost Analysis
Conduct market analysis and review market data on general procurement category suppliers’ services. Ensure accurate category market and spend analysis (collaborating with Finance for data integrity); monitor monthly actual costs vs. budget/SAF. Track and report KPIs (quality, delivery, volume) of top suppliers accounting for 80% of spending quarterly/yearly to ensure supply reliability. -
Category & Process Optimization
Support category implementation to ensure business continuity and cost mitigation; manage predefined procurement activities for specific categories using internal tools/methodologies to optimize value. Continuously refine processes to enhance efficiency. -
Collaboration & Project Management
Maintain close communication with internal stakeholders to align procurement processes and execution. Develop team project schedules/calendars, and track timelines and budgets.
Who we are looking for:
- 5-year experience in general procurement category management.
- Knowledge of Marketing industry; experience with global and local marketing agencies (creative/digital/consultant) is a plus
- Knowledge of procurement process, experience working with global team is a plus
- Analytical skills
- Strong Negotiation skills and Communication skills
- Project Management skills.
- Advanced level of English (written & verbal), working within a large global MNC
- Familiar with common procurement tools for example Ariba, SAP, etc
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.