Infosys 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.
Qualifications
Basic
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent 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
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
15+ years of experience required in procurement or supply chain with track record of delivering exceptional outcomes for clients
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 English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be based out of our Chicago, IL with consideration for remote resources
- 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).
- Ability to travel up to 50% of your time