Procurement Manager: Culinary at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• You are responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for your respective commodities and ensuring delivery of the best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks. You will establish a distinctive competency and understanding of the commodities and Tiger Brands’ business needs and continuously identify new procurement value opportunities in line with the Commodity Strategies. You will deliver cost savings projects focused on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization whilst ensuring a healthy relationship with suppliers and business. You will also lead a team of sourcing specialists to support you in the execution of the strategy.

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversight of the procurement and buying activities within the business unit, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and contracts within the Business Unit.
• Work with the broader procurement function and contribute to the development and promotion of a professional and ethical procurement function
• Managing RFX’s to optimize spend and unlock value for Tiger ensuring compilation of procurement motivations for approval of RFI/Q awards ensuring compliance with Tiger Brands Procurement Policy and Procedures
• Develop, implement and manage supplier contracts for assigned spend with support of the Tiger Brands Legal team within the BU
• Provide budgetary input, quarterly cost forecasts, and Zero-Based Budget Management
• Maintain Supply Risk registers for specified commodities
• Complete supplier evaluations, negotiations and price movements for all categories allocated to this role 
• Monitor and manage contracts for the BU and suppliers to ensure all contracts are valid and risk is managed and mitigated proactively 
• Management of the relevant procurement processes including online procurement platforms (Zycus etc) as well as related data management processes ensuring full BU adoption 
• Explanation of complex products, services or concepts to internal or external customers or clients
• Compilation of procurement mandates and motivations for approval of contract awards to Exco level as well as compilation of In-depth technical reports, proposals or project briefs affecting one or more business unit
• Monthly recon and reporting of KPIs and related metrics including of savings generated from Continuous Improvement initiatives to both BU and central procurement for Group Consolidation 

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Procurement Savings (% of Spend)
• Supplier Service Levels
• Accurate and on time ZBM’s budgets & FC (+-ZAR 3bn)
• BEE Spend Targets
• Contract Coverage as % of total suppliers

Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge – Operational procurement, Procurement systems, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & Zero-based budgeting

Key foundational competencies 

• Academic – Analytical skill, Operations management skill, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Problem solving
• Leadership – Owning it! Taking the Tiger perspective, influencing others, driving long-term results, Developing myself & others
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning
• Pragmatism – with an ability to think conceptually while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources
• Self-management – with attention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow-through

Experience

• 5+ years' experience procurement
• Extensive and advanced excel knowledge and skills 
• Management of substantial commodity sourcing budgets

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 or equivalent 3-year Bachelor's 3-year degree
• Supply Chain Management Post-Graduate Degree is an advantage