Sourcing & Procurement Director

What this job involves:

Being the bearer of SCM best practices

We are hoping to employ an organized Director of Procurement to oversee logistics, planning and purchasing to ensure the consistency, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy of the procurement process. They will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating the purchasing strategy, supervising teams of subordinate staff in purchasing, operations, and logistics, and ensuring all employees and processes meet the companys standards and designations for work quality.

With such a lot at stake, you must have the ability to carry out and follow through on procedures that are vital in facility management, technology, and engineering. When you do site reviews, youll keep a lookout for opportunities to develop, innovate, and share within the global teams programmes that not only reduce costs, but also increase productivity. Spotting developments in international best practices and figuring out how to apply them locally is a constant, yet rewarding, challenge. This role also puts you in a unique position to promote our sustainability service strategies for achieving measurable improvements in diverse spent and onboarding diverse vendors who can be cost efficient.

Bridging gaps in processes and controls

As a Subject Matter Expert, youll contribute to the optimisation of processes, tools and documentation. At the front of your mind at all times is completion and compliance of the procurement audit process. Keeping planned preventive maintenance programmes and service contracts in place and the work practices of contractors in check are also your mandate.

Safety first is your strapline and youll do this by maintaining safety procedures, including crisis management or business continuity and emergency procedures at all times. Getting our site teams on board our risk management and mitigation initiatives will also fall on your shoulders.

Bringing new technologies

Technology is our prime focus to deliver best in class services to our client in real estate which focuses around the ESG goals, employee experience and Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. The role is supposed to provide the leadership to explore and bring new technology solutions from market for our clients.

Real estate utility and interior fitout projects

Facility management is an evolving and 360 Degree role to manage clients expectations by ensuring smooth facilities operations, ensuring resiliency and delivering small/medium works projects for our clients. The role is supposed to provide the leadership to facilitate the supply chain management of projects for our clients

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of the market, in addition to current prices and fair rates for goods.
• Plan policies and procedures for efficiently, honestly, economically and productively purchasing goods for supply chain production and operation.
• Establish essential guidelines for approving purchase orders, set purchasing policies, manage inventory, budget for materials and continuously consider stock requirements, skills and account balances.
• Monitor, review and analyze bids and quotes with suppliers, including the negotiation of service agreements and contracts.
• Oversee sources for purchasing supplies.
• Maintain company budget and streamline costs

Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Business Management/Engineering or similar relevant field preferred
• Previous experience in the field with demonstrable management experience
• Assertive with strong communication skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Extensive field knowledge
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct others according to company standards
• Exemplary multitasking and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Risk & Resiliency

Managing financial institution clients are always focussed on risk and resiliency. We have utmost focus on operational / equipment resiliency to ensure zero business interruptions through timely risk identification and mitigation.

Leading and growing our teams

In this role, youll manage team and information they need to level up their know-how in delivering procurement services. Youll equip them with the right training and support them in getting their accreditations. Working hand in hand with line managers, youll also be responsible for recruitment, performance planning and evaluations, succession planning and pay and reward programs.

Sound like you To apply you need to be:

Subject Matter Expert

You should have 12-15 years of relevant experience in procurement management and minimum 5 years of experience in Facility management procurement.

Roll-up-your sleeves attitude

Do you have the skills, passion and aptitude to take on this role Are you ready and excited to champion business goals and continuous improvement initiatives that empower both our clients and our people Do you know how to build a diverse team and inclusive culture that brings out the best in everyone If yes, then this job is for you.