Senior Procurement Manager at PZ Cussons

Procurement Processes;

Manage end to end procurement processes for all commodities materials. Tasks will include; 

Price Negotiations

Cost Model Reviews 

• Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
• Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
• Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;
• Manage and implement SAP related tasks 
• Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
• Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
• Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling. 
• Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.

Price Trends Monitoring;

• Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
• Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
• Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
• Internal and External Relationship Management;
• Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
• Plan monthly and/or quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
• Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
• Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
• Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
• Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
• Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders. 

Create and Deliver Effective Budget;

• Support in the setting up of the commodities standard cost 
• Deliver yearly commodities spend within budget as aligned with the business.
• Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities; 
• Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
• Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities. 

Monitor Inventory Levels;

• Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.  
• Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.