Job DescriptionCapex category Lead - 6ALocation Chicago, IL
CAPEX Category Lead - Be regarded as a strategic and transformative thought leader in the Sourcing & Procurement of the CAPEX CategoryInfosys Portland is a part of the family of brands that make up Infosys who was ranked #3 in Forbes 'World's best regarded companies.' Every day our team is part of a larger organization that our clients are proud to be associated with.
Job Description:The CAPEX Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the CAPEX Category. This individual will have the capability to conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of a CAPEX category strategy in a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) environment. They will need to demonstrate and display history of development and implementation of a CAPEX Category Strategy with multiple strategic initiative delivering quantifiable benefits. Additionally, the CAPEX Category Lead will have extensive experience in business stakeholder engagement and a consultative approach to drive transformation of the CAPEX category in a client environment.
QualificationsBasic - A bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent is required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the job description
Preferred- 10+ years of in-depth experience with managing CAPEX categories
- 8+ years with a management consulting firm driving Procurement Transformation in a client environment
- 8+ years' experience in a CPG or Food & Beverage Manufacturing environment
- CAPEX management experience of an annual spend of at least $500M
- Ability to define and execute end-to-end sourcing & procurement processes including analysis, market profiles, strategy development, sourcing execution, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management
- Ability to identify and lead transformation/improvement opportunities in CAPEX
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
- Knowledge of SAP, Coupa, or other Procurement ERP software systems
- Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be based out of Chicago, IL with consideration for remote resources
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa (H1B or otherwise).
- Ability to travel up to 50% of your time
Note: Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa (H1B or otherwise).The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face-to-face.
About UsInfosys BPM Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY), provides end-to-end transformative business process management (BPM) services for its clients across the globe. The company's integrated IT and BPM solutions approach enables it to unlock business value across industries and service lines, and address business challenges for its clients. Utilizing innovative business excellence frameworks, ongoing productivity improvements, process reengineering, automation, and cutting-edge technology platforms, Infosys BPM enables its clients to achieve their cost reduction objectives, improve process efficiencies, enhance effectiveness, and deliver superior customer experience.Infosys BPM has 45 delivery centers in 16 countries spread across 5 continents, with 57,694 employees from 111 nationalities, as of March 2024.The company has been consistently ranked among the leading BPM companies globally and has received over 60 awards and recognitions in the last 5 years, from key industry bodies and associations like the Outsourcing Center, SSON, and GSA, among others. Infosys BPM also has very robust people practices, as substantiated by the various HR-specific awards it has won over the years. The company has consistently been ranked among the top employers of choice, on the basis of its industry leading HR best practices. The company's senior leaders contribute widely to industry forums as BPM strategists.
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