Regional Procurement Services Manager at Glencore

JOB PURPOSE:

• The purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate procurement services across Africa by driving governance, standardisation, and efficient Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, while supporting operational delivery and ensuring compliance with company policies and controls.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

 Internal:

• SAP Global Support team
• COUPA Global Support team
• Mine CFOs and Finance Managers
• Regional CFOs
• Supply Chain and Procurement teams
• Warehousing and Logistics teams
• Engineers and end users
• Suppliers and third-party stakeholders
• Accounts Payable

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive cost efficiencies through the application of procurement governance and standardised processes
• Monitor procurement spend and identify areas of unnecessary or non-compliant expenditure
• Support financial objectives by improving procurement efficiency and reducing rework
• Provide procurement insights and reporting to support business decision-making
• Support audit requirements through accurate and timely provision of procurement data and documentation
• Contribute to budget adherence through disciplined procurement practices
• Oversee end-to-end procurement services across the region (PR to PO to payment readiness)
• Ensure timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders within agreed timelines
• Monitor supplier PO acknowledgements and drive expediting of critical orders
• Enforce procurement through approved catalogues, contracts, and master data governance
• Drive resolution of procurement and supplier queries within defined SLAs
• Support stabilisation and continuous improvement of Coupa and SAP procurement processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Drive standardisation of procurement processes across all sites
• Maintain high levels of procurement data accuracy and system integrity
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including fraud and control breakdowns
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and transactional services
• Act as the primary interface for procurement-related queries and escalations
• Provide clear guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes and compliance requirements
• Resolve procurement bottlenecks impacting operational delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Support uninterrupted supply by proactively addressing delays and issues
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear and timely communication
• Lead and manage the procurement services team to deliver against defined KPIs
• Conduct regular performance check-ins and provide ongoing feedback
• Identify skills gaps and implement training and development initiatives
• Drive knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team
• Build succession and ensure adequate coverage across key functions
• Foster accountability and ownership within the team Responsible for own development and updating of developments in field of expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree / Diploma in Accounting/Business Science/Commercial/Finance/Supply Chain Management

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 7–10 years procurement experience in a large organisation
• Minimum 3–5 years team management experience
• Strong SAP experience (S/4HANA preferred)
• Experience with procurement systems (Coupa advantageous)
• Experience working across multiple sites or regions

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong procurement and P2P process knowledge
• Leadership and team management capability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Service delivery focus

Deadline:28th April,2026