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plan objectives achievement respecting timing, costs, and required features.\nSOURCE TO PAY\nMonitor and guarantee the right source-to-pay process in order to respect the contract requisitions and the company financial terms established.\nMonitoring the progress and positions of suppliers along the due diligence cycle\nEnsure compliance with policies and central GOS and supervise local sourcing activities.\nOptimize the processes to increase efficiencies.\nINTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS' MANAGEMENT\nManage proactively Internal Stakeholders, aligning on Business Requirements & Needs, taking into account the stakeholders' requirements.\nManage and coordinate internal relations with the different actors of the process in the optimization perspective of the value chain.\nTime-Line Tracking and Activities Progress Monitoring.\nAbout You:\n8+ years’ experience in procurement with Proven experiencing in procurement, experience in F&B, FMCG and related industry considered an asset.\nDemonstrated 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Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.\nDE&I at Ferrero:\nFerrero 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 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. 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