The Senior Procurement Manager leads the strategic planning and execution of procurement activities for the organization. They develop and implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate high-value contracts, and oversee purchasing processes to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality. The role involves optimizing procurement operations, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and analyzing market trends to support the organization’s overall objectives and improve supply chain efficiency.
Ensure utilizing all economies scale and best practices to win local battles.
Define and communicate the supply strategy and its implications, to inform and align the respective stakeholders.
Interact on an executive/managerial level within and outside the business to ensure cross alignment in the spirit of long term partnership.
Lead the delivery of the savings and operating cash flow programme in his/her Categories, Cluster and/or Business Unit.
Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness.
Develop and make use of competitive insights to shape strategies that counter competitive threats.
Effectively engage in maintaining all external networks, and continuously builds alliances that will enhance Business’ competitive advantage.
Remove organizational barriers to delivering exceptional internal and/or external customer service.
Responsible to manage and optimize the financial and budgetary requirements as required.
Identify metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement, work simplification and the elimination of non-value-added work.
Drive operational excellence in strategic sourcing.
Advanced expertise in procurement processes, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, to lead procurement operations effectively.
Strong leadership abilities to mentor, motivate, and manage procurement teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Exceptional analytical skills to assess market trends, conduct cost analysis, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Extensive experience in managing complex procurement projects, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with stakeholders, negotiate contracts, and build strong relationships with suppliers to achieve strategic procurement goals.
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus