Reports to: General Manager Finance
Objectives of the Job
• To execute procurement plans that support key business objectives and help increase company profitability through greater value achieved through successful category management.
• To lead the strategic sourcing effort to ensure value-driven results.
• To lead the team to create efficiencies across all spend categories, to minimize supply risks with improved supplier relationship management, and give visibility to the company spend.
• Identify and address areas of operational and cost inefficiencies to increase profitability through optimization.
• Provide leadership in the company’s supplier relationship management programme and partner with key stakeholders to implement procurement processes and tools.
Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage.
Experience
• 9 years experience, with 5 year’s Strategic Sourcing experience preferably in a turn-around environment.
• Experience leading a strategic sourcing team essential
• Proven contract management and supplier relationship management experience required.
• Proven negotiation ability with demonstrable results.
Legal Certification/ Professional Membership
• of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage but is not required.
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