Procurement Lead

Job Description

Job Purpose To lead and cause the execution of the business Procurement management strategy, that fully meets the needs of the organizations business plans in terms of profitability and shareholder value improvement. The Procurement covers the total spectrum of sourcing, supply and distribution, materials management, value management, settlement, and business system enablement. Lead the coordination and alignment efforts for the entire Material management division in regard to 1) readiness efforts, 2) technology and capital investments to deliver best in class reliability and 3) strategic initiatives requiring coordinated deliveries across Operations. Responsibility for overall management of the organization’s Procurement discipline Key Accountabilities: Strategic Activities Develop the Procurement business strategy and plan which is line with the overall group Procurement philosophy Continuously scans the Procurement environment, to keep abreast of global best practice approaches and trends Synthesize the above knowledge to develop ideas for Procurement improvement opportunities within the organization Interact with stakeholders to ensure alignment with the functional objectives and integrate Procurement strategy with corporate strategic and business operating plans that will impact or be impacted by suppliers Engage with key business stakeholders to clarify and prioritize exactly what value is required from the Procurement function Procurement business strategy integration and execution Clearly articulate the Procurement vision and objectives both internally within the department and externally; Create clarity and focus on the Procurement strategic direction Ensure that sound planning processes take place within Procurement, to deliver coherent action plans and targets including activating processes of developing Procurement standards of measurement e.g., supplier performance, procure to pay, category strategies etc. Ensures clear definition of Procurement savings and spend targets and deployment of Lag KPIs Map key role players with whom relations need to be established and maintained Develop and implement reporting and communication structures that ensure all stakeholders are adequately informed Develop and implement knowledge-based database for suppliers, customers, and other key role players Business Management & Coordination Establish resource (systems and people) acquisition and development strategy Facilitate development and implementation of the following: Procurement wide forecasting and planning system Procurement wide demand management system Supply system to enable inbound, outbound distribution and materials management Ensure the integration of process and technology across the Procurement, as a value-adding resource to the rest of the department and to the organization at large Team Management Set the division’s goals and objectives and ensure the cascading of the same to the reporting departments and guide their achievement Provide direction and advice to the direct reports in performing their delegated responsibilities Oversee the overall performance of direct reports and ensure KPI’s are well communicated and monitored Ensure effective identification, allocation and utilization of the division’s human, financial, logistical, and technological resources