Job Summary

• The C&P Lead is a strategic role responsible for leading and managing the procurement function within the organization. The role holder plays a critical role in developing and implementing procurement strategies, optimizing sourcing processes, consolidating group sourcing requirements and driving cost savings while ensuring quality, compliance, and supplier performance.
• The Procurement Lead collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to meet the organization’s procurement objectives and support its overall business goals.
• The role holder shall work closely with the Group Chief Procurement Officer to successfully implement the Procurement vision, goals and objectives for the Group. The role shall support the Category Procurement Transformation Project activities and work closely with the Project and Procurement teams as well as end users to implement effective strategies that will support both the short- and long-term business objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and Group procurement strategic plans
• Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments, and risk evaluations to identify opportunities, trends, and risks in the procurement landscape
• Support the CPO in leading the category procurement transformation project to conclusion and actualize the defined objectives
• Support the project team to develop, define and execute key strategic category plans
• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing, tendering and contracting activities for key categories
• Optimize procurement processes, systems, and workflows to streamline sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities
• Facilitate the audit of project procurement activities and compliance to procurement standards
• Build organizational capacity through training and development to end users and procurement staff on procurement best practices
• Implement cost management strategies and savings initiatives to achieve cost reductions, cost avoidance, and cost containment objectives.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and best commercial outcomes for the Group
• Oversee implementation of supplier performance management initiatives
• Oversee the implementation of procurement transformation programmes and activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies governing procurement activities.
• Oversee the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities across Group procurement activities
• Stakeholder management: Establish and maintain key relationships internally with peers and with key suppliers and contractors
• Collate monthly field reports and consolidate them into functional performance reports for senior leadership

Minimum, Qualifications and Skills

• A Masters Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business related field
• Strong background in strategic sourcing and supply chain management
• Experience in category procurement in FMCG sectors, managing different categories of spend; both technical and non-technical, direct and indirect
• Experience in contracts drafting, In-depth understanding of contract terms
• Contracts management pre and post award
• Experience leading and managing diverse teams in dispersed locations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound ethics and integrity
• Results driven, self-starter, independent, takes initiative
• Experience in SAP ERP module
• Proficient in MS Office
• Technical / Engineering background and or experience is an added advantage
• 12+ years practical experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management with 5+ years in strategic sourcing and category procurement
• CIPS or similar qualifications is an added advantage
• Project Management skills and experience is an added advantage