Head of Procurement at Spur Corporation

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop/ Review policies and processes in areas of responsibility.
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships.
• Prepare quarterly/monthly reports to the Executive team, Board and relevant Committee’s providing a review of activities and achievements.
• Ensure sound administration and records management across all SCM processes and procedures.
• Assess the cost efficiency of Supply Chain Management processes which involves central procurement.
• Lead, develop and motivate the procurement team, provides strategic direction to be in line with the organisation’s objectives.
• Have a good understanding of Food and Food Related regulations.
• Builds category expertise.
• Engages with Franchise Advisory Council and Menu Committee meetings.
• Key price negotiations together with Supply Chain Executive.
• Manages the procurement process and oversees all procurement activities. ensuring they are in line with set rules, regulations and policies.
• They create procurement guidelines to guide Procurement activities and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Fosters and manages relationships with all stakeholders in line with the organisation objectives.
• Collaborate with key functional leaders within the organisation to achieve group strategy.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Procurement or Supply chain
• A post graduate qualification and industry certifications such as CIPS /SAPICS/ APICS will be advantageous.
• A min of 10 years’ experience in a procurement/supply chain environment – in the FMCG environment. Across multiple food categories.
• A proven track record in managing Supply Chain Management processes.