What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Logistics, Procurement position at ICL Group?
As the Head of Logistics, Procurement, you will lead the logistics & Packaging Category and to generate improvements on the basis of total cost of ownership in goods and services procured. You will have intensive and regular contact with our internal and external business partners. You will report to the, VP Global Supply Chain & Logistics Procurement.
Position This Position Report To:
- VP Global SC and Logistics Procurement
- Dotted line Director of Procurement America
Positions Reporting to This Position:
- Regional Buyer (s), Logistics & Packaging
- Sourcing Manager, Logistics & Packaging
I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?
- Responsible for the procurement activities for the following segments: transportation, warehousing, packaging and logistics services.
- Responsible for procurement KPIs, for representing Brazil for the Logistics Procurement subjects in international and local forums.
- Responsible for the projects management such as , improvement projects, synergy, training, team building and development of the teams.
- Responsible for developing and implementing regional logistics sourcing strategies and supplier relationships within the Ocean and Land Transportation sub-category.
- Provide greater value in cost, speed, delivery, responsiveness and quality of services offered in the
- Execute appropriate risk management strategies to assure appropriate logistics services are in place.
- Responsible for identifying cost saving programs in close cooperation with Supply Chain, Logistics and Global Transportation SMEs in ICL.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure compliance with relevant ICL guidelines and policies.
- Negotiate and close framework-agreements of significant Regional contracts within the sub-category.
- Assess all relevant contracts, identify potential cost reductions and assign to regional/local management responsibility.
- Perform best-in-class supplier evaluation & negotiation processes via analysis of supply & demand trends.
- Continuously evaluate and monitor market conditions, provide recommendations to the Global Logistics Category and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, master’s degree is a plus.
- Understanding of supply markets and price cyclicality in markets.
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field – Master’s degree is a plus.
- Extensive background in land and ocean logistics sourcing and management or other equivalent supply chain experience.
- At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with specificities of land and ocean procurement.
- Understanding of contracting services markets.
- Demonstrable track record of success in managing complex, cross-functional activities and developing/executing key procurement processes.
- Excellent command of English is required. Additional language skills are desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, business acumen, communication, organizational and presentation skills.
- Track record of development and execution of key procurement processes.
- Strong negotiation skills and result driven personality.
- Ability to work collaboratively, and in a matrix management style organization.
- Strategic thinker and pragmatic worker.
- Strong negotiation
- Supplier relationship and project management skills.
- Strong business orientation and understanding of business processes.
We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
- Competitive base pay and performance bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
- Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
- Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
- Generous Leave and FMLA policies
- Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
- 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
- Employee Student Loan Assistance Program
- Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more
Who is ICL?
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals and chemicals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in global food, agriculture, and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its passionate team of talented employees and its strong focus on R&D and technological innovation to drive growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.
ICL’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide, ICL operates mining and production sites located in Israel, Europe, North and South America and China which are supported by worldwide distribution and supply chains. Due to strong synergies between its business units and their mutual support, ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. To learn more about ICL, click here.
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