Procurement Manager(MRO) at Terawork

Job Summary:

• Plan and manage company's overall sourcing strategy for Maintenance, Repairs and Operations & Site Services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop overall vision for the MRO & Site Services category in line with the business objectives.
• Lead the planning and application of strategic sourcing, negotiation, signing and termination of contracts with regards to the MRO & Site Services category.
• Establish MRO & Site Services procurement priorities and plans based on benefits opportunities.
• Develop and implement MRO & Site Services procurement strategies, utilizing an end-to-end value chain approach to increase market competitiveness and sustain ongoing category improvements.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the MRO & Site Services category through understanding and application of industry developments, marketplace trends, emerging technology, new techniques, leading practices, and shared experiences.
• Review the MRO & Site Services category spend to identify and pursue strategic sourcing and demand management opportunities.
• Develop and maintain the MRO & Site Services category sourcing plan that coordinates sourcing and contract management activities across the procurement function, delivering targeted benefits to SBC
• Collaborate with internal customers to interpret the ongoing supply plan for the MRO & Site Services category.
• Negotiate strategic contracts, communicate contract terms to the respective users and ensure policy and contract compliance between operations and vendors.
• Work with category buyers and legal to propose and subsequently implement corrective actions and coaching for vendors failing to meet contract requirements.
• Supervise and support the sourcing team in the contract management process.
• Develop and implement category communication plans, including sharing new contract agreements and procedures for complying.
• Communicate contract terms to impacted stakeholders in SBC through meetings and other appropriate communication vehicles
• Develop a robust supplier repository to facilitate the procurement at optimal price and quality at all times.
• Utilize technology or/and business processes to develop files, tracking systems and presentations as regards to MRO & Site Services sourcing and procurement.
• Manage the supplier performance system, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions, Service Level Agreement, and specified Key Performance Indicators.
• Consistently monitor market trends to stay abreast of the factors impacting on demand and supply, to be able to forecast trends, and implement actions, that positively impacts the company’s position.
• Develop a sufficient supplier’s base in order to be able to evaluate and attain the most competitive prices and quality on a local basis.
• Ensure overall business strategies, goals, and changes from senior leadership are understood and successfully executed.
• Communicate the unit goals to the team, motivating them in the accomplishment of set goals and objectives.
• Guide, coach, motivate and develop team under leadership, ensuring high performance and value creation.
• Manage the systems and processes around team members, evaluate for bottlenecks and methods of alleviation.
• Set key result areas, key performance indicators and goals for team members.
• Track and measure the progress of established goals, conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback on non-achievement of goals.
• Ascertain knowledge/skills/ability gaps, recommend and facilitate capability programmes and developmental interventions to bridge identified competency gaps.
• Interview, hire and train new hires as the business requires.
• Foster an environment for successful working relationships, ensuring improved morale and engagement levels.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Preferably in supply chain management or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 6 cognate years’ experience, preferably in the FMCG industry, handling procurement, vendor management, sourcing etc
• Experience in large scale change management projects
• Expert level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of MRO, procurement processes, policies, and systems.
• Ability to access, use, interpret and communicate mathematical information and ideas quickly.
• Ability to engage with and advise key internal and external stakeholders exceptionally.