Group Procurement Manager, Johannesburg

Qualifications

Post-graduate procurement/supply chain qualification, an MBA or similar managerial qualification. Possession of an engineering qualification e.g., B Eng. or BSc Eng. will be an added advantage. 15+ years of executive leadership experience in large-scale industrial environments. Has a successful Procurement/Supply Chain Strategy implementation track record.Proven strategic and leadership success. Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy Development: Contribute to the formation and implementation of best practice strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. Change Management: Contribute to new business innovations, and projects, review and communicate the impact on activities to management.Analyze markets and suppliers to assess present and future material availability. Strategic Partnerships: Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets which enables the business to function and compete effectively in the market.Technology Analysis and Insight: Stay updated with local and global industry trends within the Procurement space, therefore ensuring that an appropriate and best procurement strategy is applied across the divisions to sustainably meet the needs of the business. Service Management: Ensure procurement and services agreements are well defined, service delivery meets agreed and expected standards, and delivers the best value and business savings.Team Leadership: Ensure that the division has an optimal procurement team in terms of buying capacity and capability to deliver against agreed performance levels. Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture that empowers individuals to meet and exceed targets, while fostering a customer-centric approach.

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