Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the providing best practice procurement support for a range of activities within the procurement function of the Finance department and the business as a whole. The candidate will be a key member of the procurement team, responsible for managing the team.
The main duties include but are not limited to:
- Oversee the entire process of fleet vehicle acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal.
- Manage the entire procurement process for various business contracts, including professional services, ICT, facilities management, eventing, and fleet.
- Monitor supplier non-compliance with plans and service levels, taking timely remedial action, and intervening as needed through structured contract management.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies and processes that align with the business's strategic and business objectives.
- Optimize costs effectively and efficiently, collaborating closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maximize value for money.
- Collaborate with internal clients and stakeholders to implement best practices and maintain effective procurement plans.
- Manage and lead sourcing committees, ensuring timely sourcing requirements are met.
- Ensure that procurement and supply chain management services are delivered in a customer-centric manner to both the business and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the business's property management, including property identification, lease administration, and engagement with landlords, letting agencies, and stakeholders.
- Manage outsourced services such as security, cleaning, and transport.
- Management of space planning and the allocation of furniture and necessary equipment.
- Manage accommodation arrangements for expatriate employees and ensuring the disbursement of benefits for all executive management
Skills:
- Good interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
- Ability to demonstrate a track record showing progress and achievements in increasingly senior roles in other relevant employment as well as experience of defining and running successful procurement projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team in a fast paced dynamic and changing environment.
- Proven ability to achieve continuous process improvement in procurement and supply chain management.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Initiative and ability to work independently.
- Excellent influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Masters or a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent.
- +5 years’ relevant experience in a similar senior role in an organisation with similar scale and complexity.
- Extensive experience in procurement, a strong understanding of associated processes and compliance requirements.
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements can submit their applications, updated CV and certified copies of their academic certificates to: jobsbw.obw@orange.com
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