Senior Manager : Procurement

Multilead Consulting Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Manager: Procurement. This role involves strategic procurement management, overseeing the tender process, and implementing policies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of procurement experience, including 5 years in a managerial position. Knowledge of supplier relations and compliance is essential. Salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in Procurement, with 5 years at Management/Senior level.
• Experience with contract and tender management and supplier relations.
• Knowledge of Category Management and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute strategic procurement approaches.
• Manage the tender process and contracts.
• Develop and implement procurement policies.
• Establish key performance indicators for procurement.

Skills

Procurement managerial experience

Contract & Tender management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relations

Understanding of Supply Chain Compliance

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MCIPS or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Introduction

A company based in Gauteng has a position Senior Manager : Procurementsalary is negotiable Senior Manager : ProcurementMUST HAVE PROCUREMENT MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE HEALTHY SECTOR

Duties & Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to plan, execute and finalise strategic procurement approaches for spend across the organisation (Manage tender process and contracts).

This includes acquiring resources within budget and facilitating communication between the organisation and its providers.

This role includes activities across the supply chain management value chain.Procurement Strategy development and objective setting through establishing, developing and managing the business plan for the Procurement department KPI 1.1.

Review and develop high-level Procurement strategy.

This includes the identification of Procurement-related opportunities and identifying, developing and prioritising Procurement activities.

1.2.

Prioritise Procurement related strategic initiatives.

1.3.

Accountability of Procurement and supply chain across all Categories of purchased 1.4.

Management of 3 segmented business segment procurement spend across the group.

1.5.

Entrench a customer-centred culture using the business partnership model 1.6.

Review long-range plans and broader business requirements.

1.7.

Communicate Procurement strategy to stakeholders and formulate plans to facilitate implementation of the strategy.

1.8.

Ensure definition of targets and monthly monitoring of actual results to enable realization of Procurement potential.

KPA 2 Policy and Governance development and implementation KPI 2.1.

Review and implement high-level Procurement related policies and procedures.

This includes translating company-wide standards and procedures, legal, safety or other requirements.

2.2.

Ensure that all governance structures both within the department and at the corporate level are operational.

2.3.

Provide management with strategic information as it relates to Procurement practices.

2.4.

Ensure that any deviations from the procurement policies and procedures are duly approved by persons with appropriate authority.

2.5.

Review and implement documentation management and control processes for purchasing documents to ensure that all Purchasing decisions are well-documented and safely kept.

2.6.

Ensure that the process of negotiations on price, commercial terms and conditions with suppliers is standardized throughout the organization.

2.7.

Implement the company strategy.

KPA 3 Organisational Performance And Compliance To Procurement And Organisation-Wide Processes KPI 3.1.

Establish Key performance indicators for Procurement.

3.2.

Bear accountability for overall Procurement performance.

3.3.

Ensure the functions within Procurement are accurately measured against specific performance criteria.

3.4.

Analyse and strive to maintain up-to-date market trends, pricing, availability, and capacity, technology and supplier capability.

3.5.

Review and where necessary introduce processes; methods and Purchasing IT systems / tools that will ensure a high level of quality and coordination of purchasing services throughout the organisation.

3.6.

Ensure that the Procurement activities adhere to Quality; Safety and Compliance standards within the organisation.

3.7.

Collaborate across the organisation to ensure streamlined processes.

KPA 4 People Managed To Achieve Operational Objectives KPI 4.1.

Conduct ongoing performance management on all direct reports by ensuring that all have IPA's, & IDP's are completed by agreed timelines.

4.2.

Monitor performance on an ongoing basis through coaching, reviews according to agreed timeframes and take appropriate steps to correct problems.

4.3.

Track & drive individual development plans for all staff by identifying general training and staff FRM-HCM REV 1 (29 / 03 / 19) Page 5 of 5 development needs and ensuring staff attend organized training programmes.

4.4.

Deal with conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with company Policy on matters related to misconduct & incapacity (performance & ill-health), with a view to improving productivity.

4.5.

Build staff morale and motivate the team by ensuring regular two-way communication with staff on all general staff matters such as Principles of Excellence, team building, SOPs, policy changes, etc. through meetings with agendas and minutes.

4.6.

Manage staff resourcing for the provision of adequate personnel for the cost-effective running of the department in accordance with the company Employment Equity strategy, targets and plans.

4.7.

Ensure that the staff of the department is well-informed of decisions taken to improve business processes by holding regular meetings.

4.8.

Provide strategic leadership, guidance and mentoring to direct reports.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or related field.

Experience and knowledge requirements ? At least 10 years' experience in Procurement of which at least 5 years should be at the Management / Senior Management level.

Contract & Tender management and supplier relations experience is required.

• ? MCIPS or equivalent.
• ? Prior experience in using SAP as an ERP system.
• ? 3 -5 years Strategic Sourcing.
• ? Understanding of Supply Chain Compliance.
• ? BBBEE.

Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant ? Category Management and Category Management experience and overall.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable