Procurement Manager

Description:

Reports to: Procurement Executive

Role Description:

Formulates direction and advice, manages change, and leads and influences both internal and external stakeholders in procurement and supply. Develops, improves, and fulfils organisational and functional objectives in procurement and supply.


Key Performance Area
Position & Influence

Leading the procurement function.
Design and implement strategies for the procurement and supply chain function aligned to corporate strategy.
Effective leadership and communication skills.
Develop and implement relevant procedures and governance for effective procurement.
Promote the contributions that the procurement or supply chain functions can make to achieving corporate objectives across the organisation, with stakeholders


Technology

Developing the use of technology, master data, and reporting for effective Procurement & Supply Chain Management to support sourcing strategy and tactics as well as operational efficiency


Spend Management

Develop sourcing plans to deliver lean and agile supply chains, risk mitigation and value
The contribution of supply chain management to elements of corporate and business strategy, such as:
Cost competitiveness
Improved quality and reliability
Product and service differentiation
Time to market
Other order winning criteria
Negotiation, implementation, and maintenance of pricing mechanisms


Contracting

Development and implementation of contracts
Understanding and interpreting legal aspects of contracts

Sourcing

Evaluate opportunities for global and low-cost country sourcing to contribute to the creation of competitive advantage for the organisation
Monitor potential risks across global sources and identify appropriate risk mitigation.


Delivering Outcomes

Develop supplier relationship management processes with colleagues and key stakeholders, and ensure improvement plans are initiated and investigated for the effective delivery of delivered goods or services

Metrics and Measurements

Develop and agree with suppliers, procurement team and other stakeholders appropriate KPIs for the supply chain
Collate and analyse data that supports the control of prices, costs and financial savings achieved, taking appropriate actions to improve performance
Collate and analyse data that measure deliveries of goods and services, taking appropriate actions to improve performance


People Development

Developing the capabilities of individuals in Procurement
Select and appoint personnel and other resource to achieve effective procurement function.

Ethics

Work with stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate ethical codes for procurement and supply
Champion of change to promote the highest standards of ethical practice.

Requirements:

Minimum Educational Qualification: BCom Supply Chain Degree / Degree specialising in Procurement/CSCP

Minimum experience required: 5 years in a similar position