Procurement Direct Lead at SAB Miller

Reference Number: ABI105

Job Description
Amongst other duties, the job holder will;

• Manage local purchase requisitions according to defined strategies and frameworks
• Facilitate, manage and escalate (where appropriate) queries and issues to appropriate stakeholders and interfaces (global or regional) according to collaboration models.
• Establish local remediation plans to insure VILC and ZBB budget compliance
• Identify and advise customer on possible modification from original requests (e.g. more cost efficient alternatives exists)
• Act as the single point of contact for the Procurement function at a site or country and as a link between the local users and the procurement organisation.
• Coordinate local contract implementation tasks with Category Managers and users and participate in the execution of the contract implementation plan.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and upon request by the procurement centre/Category Manager, for the completion of purchase requests the following support activities might be required.

Requirements
The occupant of this position should possess:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering and/or commerce or other relevant discipline; or a relevant combination of formal qualifications and additional specialised study; a recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of procurement and relevant management experience with 4-6 years’ experience in the same functional domain or other related positions, preferably working in an international environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• PC Skills: proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as other procurement related software.

Key competencies and attributes:

• Experience in being part of or managing global or geographically dispersed teams
• Open minded to new solutions and technologies to drive better results to the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conceptualize business impact focused analytics
• Communicating effectively by conveying information and ideas in English, in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding; solicit inputs and provide open candid conversations.
• Developing collaborative relationships for the purpose of accomplishing work objectives; developing relationships with other individuals by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others’ efforts.
• Demonstrate strong people skills and ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders