Senior Procurement Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.