Procurement Manager

Our client is a dynamic consortium of business ventures spanning the Energy, Real Estate, and Hospitality sectors, operating at the intersection of innovation and collaboration to apply the best sustainable business practices and deliver meaningful, reliable services to communities worldwide.

Role Description:

• Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Manager, Procurement is responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities within the indirect categories in the organisation.
• This role encompasses the development and execution of procurement strategies, supplier management, supply chain optimization, compliance, process excellence, and end-to-end procurement life cycle management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy on indirect spend aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to the procurement team and collaborate with senior leadership to align procurement goals with broader business objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, ensure that procurement policy and guidelines support the needs of the organization, and that best practice is delivered
• Develop sustainability strategy within the procurement function in collaboration with key critical vendors
• Conduct industry research to identify potential suppliers and support the vendor qualification process
• Identify and eliminate waste and/or variability in the supply chain.
• Conduct due diligence on selected third-party providers to ensure quality is achieved at a reasonable cost and that transactions are legally and financially viable.
• Ensure processes and procedures are fully documented and followed. Support in audit gaps closure

Requirements:

• University Degree in Supply Chain and Logistics or related field
• 5 years demonstrated experience in end-to-end supply chain management 
• Professional qualification in Supply Chain and Logistics (CIPS level 5 or above)
• Knowledge of SAP ERP is an added advantage