ICE CREAM MEXICO PROCUREMENT FINANCE LEAD

JOB PURPOSE

AsProcurement Finance Lead, you will be the financial partner to procurement function, ensuring strategy and spend are backed by insightful financial planning and analysis. Your role is crucial in supporting buying strategies, managing impact of inflation on gross margin, pricing cover decisions and driving efficiencies in indirect spends in the market /BU. By working closely with procurement and supply chain finance teams, you will co-lead initiatives that drive gross margin delivery and propel our business forward.

Join us and be the visionary who transforms financial data into actionable insights, fostering innovation and excellence in our procurement processes. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of our success, ensuring we achieve our ambitious goals with precision and efficiency. Be a part of our journey to financial brilliance and strategic innovation!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gross Margin Planning , Net Material Inflation Management and Analysis:

• Forecast net material inflation, drive savings and manage CMA to ensure gross margin

• Lead and coordinate material price forecasting and transfer pricing processes with PFET, power of one procurement, hubs and BG teams, develop robust GMVA processes

• Partner Procurement and SC lead in setting of materials savings targets, inflation mitigation plans to deliver fuel for growth targets. 

• Prepare robust analysis of material cost variance versus prior year and forecast and drive high forecast accuracy 

• Monitor and control indirect procurement costs, partner local packaging procurement including review of supplier pricing and contract terms.

• Implement cost reduction strategies and track their impact on financial performance.

Supplier Management:

• Evaluate and manage financial performance of suppliers.

• Conduct financial assessments of potential suppliers and negotiate favourable terms.

• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure alignment with financial goals.

Performance Monitoring:

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for all procurement activities.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide insights to drive improvements.

• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with overall business objectives.

Strategic Support:

• Support strategic procurement initiatives with financial analysis and modelling.

• Provide financial insights to support decision-making on supplier selection and contract negotiations.

• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive procurement optimization.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to procurement activities.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to safeguard assets.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with procurement, finance, and other departments to ensure cohesive operations.

• Communicate financial performance and insights to stakeholders.

• Provide training and support to procurement teams on financial processes and tools.

Systems and Processes:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems related to procurement activities.

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

Experiences & Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field;

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, with a focus on procurement or supply chain finance.

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and cost management.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and ERP systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Leadership experience and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Must have competencies

• Financial Acumen

• Analytical Thinking

• Strategic Vision

• Communication Skills

• Problem Solving

• Collaboration

• Leadership

• Adaptability