Supply Chain & Purchasing Director D&U Bu Nordics

Job Description
Position:Supply Chain & Purchasing DirectorD&U BU Nordics
Organization

• Function : Supply Chain
• Country : Sweden
• Location : Grimsås
• Supervisor General Manager D&U BU Nordics

Context (Examples: creation or restructuration of a department, process maturity, new position, current specific department stakes etc.)

• Direct reporting to General Manager D&U BU Nordics
• Member of D&U BU Nordic Management
• Key interfaces (Labour relatons):
  1. 1. Collaborates with Purchasing Director, BG Director and BU Director
     2. Discussion with purchasing / Supply Chain teams, operations, sales , project teams, support teams and department managers
     3. Interact with suppliers and Platinum accounts

Purpose (Sum up the position using one or two sentences)
The SCP Director manages the Purchasing activities of his/her entity and supervises a team of buyers. He/She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Supply Chain operations. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for improving the efficiency of the Supply Chain and for ensuring that all vendors and partners are meeting their performance objectives. The SCP Director will also ensure that the Supply Chain is cost-effective, reliable, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
Areas of responsibility and Autorities (Use active verbs to define areas of responsibility and especially the weight of each responsibility : "Manage", "Support", "Participate"; "Is responsible for", "Is in charge of", "Promote", "Contribute" etc.)
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
Safety

• Act according to Nexans Safety Golden rules.
• Responsibility for the work environment within BU Supply Chain and Purchasing.
• Act as a role model in safety work.
• Ensure safety by the implementation of actions from defined roadmap.

Nexans People manager role

• According to Nexans Managerial Role model.
• In line with current regulations and guidelines (Group and Local)

Drive change and improvements

• Change management
• Conduct competitive market intelligence to keep abreast of both economic and technological developments
• Design and implement new processes and procedures to improve Supply Chain and purchasing efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce lead times and improve product availability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting and planning of materials and products.

Supply Chain Management

• Develop and implement Supply Chain strategies in alignment with organizational objectives with focus on internal supply and Platinum accounts
• Monitor and analyze Supply Chain metrics, such as inventory levels, cost, delivery times, and quality, to identify areas of improvement.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of materials and products.

Purchasing Management

• Implement the purchasing strategies defined by the Group and guarantee their performance
• Establish the strategy of the purchasing and supplier panels
• Coordinate the execution and deployment of your team's action plans
• Develop supplier risk mapping and define mitigation plan
• Contribute to negotiations to select the best supplier
• Manage contracts and their follow-up and contribute to the mitigation of claims
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and vendors and take corrective action when necessary.

AUTHORITIES
To act on behalf of the company

• Authority to work on behalf of the company.

To lead and distribute work according to regulations

• Authority to lead and distribute work according to current laws, agreements and guidelines.
• According to signed delegation.

Expected results (What is the expected contribution of the position? What are the main objectives and expected results linked to objectives?)

• Safety: F1 and F2
• People Manager Role: Winningtemp > 7,2; Response rate > 75 %

Position sizing (A few key indicators of the position such as: Turnover, Budget, Sales volume, number of N-1 etc.)

• Number of N-1: 4 employees
• Total Purchasing spend > 300 M €

Required skills and qualifications (Management and function competencies regarding available Nexans models, personal attributes, education, experience)

• Key Competencies
  • Expertise in Procurement methodology and processes
  • Expertise in negotiation techniques
  • People leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Change Management
  • Customer & Market Focus
  • Swedish and English language in oral and in writing
• Personal attributes
  • Learning approach and Curious Mindset
  • Act as a role model
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Taking the initiative; courage to question working methods/processes
  • Problem solving and solution focused mindset
• Education
  • Master degree in Purchasing and/or Supply chain specialization.
• Experience
  • 5 to 10 years of professional experience within Supply chain and/or Purchasing
  • General knowledge of procurement platforms
  • Mastery of ERP, Excel, Power BI tools
  • Mastery of competitive intelligent techniques and market trends
  • Mastery of financial knowledge related to procurement