Head of Group Procurement at MMI Holdings

Job description

Role Purpose

The Head of Group Procurement will be responsible for the overall group procurement strategy and for increasing spend under management, identifying and evolving best practices and transforming the organization from one that is still locally driven to one that is led by a centre of excellence. The Head of Group Procurement will also develop and drive the implementation of operational procurement frameworks, polices and processes to support MMI strategic procurement objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Procurement and Contract Management

Minimum Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement and strategic sourcing
• Negotiating and Project Management skills
• Operational management experience
• The incumbent will be responsible for;
• Oversee the delivery of procurement solutions that enable the achievement of business goals and objectives.

(Internal Process)

• Creation and ongoing value creation with a world class supply base
• Development of organizational procurement strategy
• Creation and management of short, mid, and long term goals and objectives
• Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities
• Keep abreast of trends, legislation and best practices within the procurement field in order to optimise service offering and delivery.
• Knowledge of contracting process and associated regulations.
• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Define and maintain the MMI strategic sourcing approach, policy and process in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Establish a compliance process for purchasing decision and supplier on-boarding in order to monitor and track suppliers.
• Develop and maintain the MMI supplier relationship management framework, standards and processes in order to effectively management the performance of suppliers
• Drive the implementation operational procurement frameworks and processes to support MMI’s procurement requirements.
• Oversee the tender, suppler selection, on-boarding and termination process, ensuring that strategic souring approach and preferential procurement requirements are adhered to.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of standard templates and contracts.
• Oversee the development, optimisation and maintenance of the procurement system in support of the procurement strategy.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process and system enhancement and automation.
• Provide advice and guidance to various stakeholder regarding strategic souring and supplier management in order to build the business procurement management maturity.
• Analyse and refine suppliers list in support of the MMI procurement principles and manage the database of suppliers.
• Support and oversee supplier management activities including setting up of SLAs, facilitating service delivery discussions and resolution of escalated issues.
• Develop and maintain strategic working relationships with suppliers.
• Engage with business stakeholders to encourage adherence to procurement policies and process, highlighting the risks of non-compliance.
• Oversee the development, maintenance and uploading of a catalogue of services and products.
• Manage the delivery of reports and insights regarding the status of procurement in MMI.
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles, procedures, and standards.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Strong negotiation skills to use for large commercial deals
• Building a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to help transform Procurement, and also support broader transformation of the value chain and the enterprise
• Development of benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills
• Enable client centricity within area of responsibility

(Client Services)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the process of negotiating objective and realistic service level agreements, monitor appropriateness and recommend adjustments
• Define service practices which builds rewarding relationships, encourages innovation and allows others to provide exceptional client service.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
• Excellent communication skills and even better listening skills that allows the Head of Group Procurement to get the “voice of the internal customer” and to understand the company culture and how tobest communicate procurement’s value to it
• Ability to “sell” procurement’s value and to run procurement as a services business like any other well-run professional services business
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
• Effectively lead team

(People)

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and MMI values
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Execute effective workforce planning practices to ensure that staffing requirements are accurately forecasted
• Identify employee growth and development needs and schedule interventions to enable ongoing development, training and personal growth.
• Effectively manage performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved
• Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team
• Share and transfer product, process and systems knowledge to colleagues.
• Management of procurement staff in (and across) sourcing, contracting, transactional purchasing, supplier management, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities
• Manage budget and implement sound financial controls

(Finance)

• Compile and control budgets to minimise expenditure in alignment with tactical delivery plans.
• Control the budget for area, including the authorisation of expenditures and implementation of financial regulations.
• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy.
• Plan and implement a cycle of medium term improvements to drive pricing of services and products.
• Implement and manage financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems and use to monitor and report on financial activities.
• Investigate reported wilful acts of non-compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment
• Impact and Influence
• Drive for Results
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusiveness
• Motivating and Inspiring Team
• Growing Talent

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