Procurement Manager - Tygervalley at Distell

The Purpose Of The Position

This position will be responsible for the execution of the tactical procurement strategy, procurement reporting and insights, as well as the improvement of key performance metrics. The Procurement manager will achieve the before mentioned by leading the Shared Service Centre (SSC) buyers team. This position must ensure that goods and services are sourced effectively and efficiently, thereby creating value for the organisation.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure key metrics are met and exceeded by leading and supporting the SSC buyers team and process.
• Drive transformational change both from an internal business perspective as well as external supplier side.
• Continuously identify and implement solutions and improvements for the process and team in order to improve performance and business results.
• Ensure resources are adequately deployed to manage tactical procurement for the business
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
• Monitor tactical spend and recommend opportunities to move spend on contract or catalogue
• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• Accountable for overseeing the development and management of automated procurement catalogues to drive value delivery
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies and identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business results
• Focussed on delivering outstanding service standards to internal and external customers

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or a Related Field
• An accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement and/or Purchasing
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures will be an advantage
• Knowledge of Source to Pay suites or Supply Management Software (Database Management) will be an advantage
• Critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude are essential for interpreting data/ metrics.
• Analytical thinking and strong business/ commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong relationship building skills by communicating persuasively and confidently to influence and negotiate positive outcomes
• Methodical and disciplined work approach.
• Innovative thinking – ability to challenge the status quo.
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Good Negotiating skills