Purpose of the Role Responsible for all categories from Source to Contract and Procure to Pay perspective. Provide oversight and management of the category management, including category strategy development and implementation, strategic sourcing, operational sourcing and contract management for strategic and critical business requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Governance, Compliance & People Management: Adhere to and enforce Procurement strategy, policy and procedures, and drive a culture of Governance and compliance across the Team Submit monthly reports and annual audits to ensure compliance with the procurement function standards Lead, mentor, and guide team members to ensure clear direction and career growth including learning and development. Ensure team members have the resources and support required. Category Strategy: Accountable for the development and execution of the overall category strategy. Oversees and guides category manager on the development of respective category strategies for sourcing and procuring materials and services, supply chain and logistics Provide support to category managers on negotiation strategies. Lead high-value or high stake supplier negotiations Perform risk analysis, and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems. Cost Management: Develop the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategy in collaboration with business stakeholders, and work with category managers to execute this across the Group Performs total cost of ownership evaluations, monitor product pricing and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvements. Work with category specialists to execute this strategy and continuously seek out cost savings opportunities Procure to Pay: Oversee the procure to pay and source to contract processes and ensure availability of materials and maintained stock levels. Supplier Management: Oversee the execution of the supplier strategy (including localisation initiatives) Oversee the management of supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance Engage with Procurement Executive for in-country supplier relationship management requirements Qualifications & Experience Relevant Bachelors Degree in Commerce Minimum 8 years of procurement experience Detailed knowledge of category management Advanced negotiating skills Legal contracting skills Understanding of NEC contract mechanism Excellent leadership and management skills Able to build and maintain relationships at supplier level Strong influencing skills Sound judgement Excellent problem solving skills. Closing date : Friday, 1 March 2024
