Procurement Manager

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager owns and efficiently runs the Procurement function for a specific category and/or Business Unit.

In charge of strategic procurement and oversees all operational aspects of professional procurement of products/services meeting the specified needs of the business at most competitive commercial terms.

Plays a key role in shaping the Procurement agenda with regards to Savings, Cash & Cost and Risk Management.

Responsible for leading the talent and people agenda in his/her area of responsibility making sure the right people sit in the right place.

Job Responsibilities 1

Job Responsibilities 2

Removes organizational barriers to delivering exceptional internal and/or external customer service.

Practices role model behaviour aligned with the operating framework.

Responsible to manage and optimize the financial and budgetary requirements as required.

Identifies metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.

Evaluates the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.

Drives continuous improvement, work simplification and the elimination of non-value-added work.

Drives operational excellence in strategic sourcing.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Proven track record in managing procurement teams with significant spend responsibility and managing multi-location teams. This includes experiences gained within Consumer goods business with relevant multi-product / multi-site and complex matrix organizations. Ideally, the person has spent time at corporate level but also in the field.Profound knowledge of the requirements for best-in-class purchasing capabilities and a strong expertise and credibility in all areas of purchasing. This includes risk management, understanding of market dynamics and the concept of price discovery: an experienced negotiator who regularly spends time “out-in-the-market” dealing and collaborating with suppliers.Good understanding of “best practices” in integrated supply chain management with experiences in other areas of the supply chain/operations a clear plus. This also includes having a good knowledge of state-of-the-art ERP systems.

• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

10 years Total

8 years On Job

4 years GCC

Competencies

Education