Senior Procurement Manager at Workforce Group

Key Criteria:

• Exposure to International Procurement Standards
• Experience working in a multinational Oil & Gas or Construction Company 
• Familiar with both local and international procurement best practices
• An engineering degree or background

Qualification & Experience

• 8 - 10 years of experience in procurement management in an oil and gas EPC company
• Experience with contract management and negotiation
• Professional certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, CPSM)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement modules
• A good bachelor's degree/engineering background will be an added advantage
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective procurement strategies
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills
• Proficient in procurement software and technology

Role Expectation

• The primary responsibility of this position will be to plan, lead and manage all procurement activities for the organization.
• This position requires STRONG organizational abilities, time management skills, procurement, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Frequent interaction with vendors, suppliers and colleagues – a high degree of integrity, confidentiality and discretion is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals and objectives
• Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals
• Source and acquire goods, services, and works that meet the company needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Negotiate and manage contracts
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement needs are met
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks