The Senior Procurement Manager owns and efficiently runs the Procurement function for a specific category and/or Business Unit. In charge of strategic procurement and oversees all operational aspects of professional procurement of products/services meeting the specified needs of the business at most competitive commercial terms. Plays a key role in shaping the Procurement agenda with regards to Savings, Cash and Cost and Risk Management. Responsible for leading the talent and people agenda in his/her area of responsibility making sure the right people sit in the right place.
Job Responsibilities 1
Ensure utilizing all economies scale and best practices to win local battles.
Define and communicate the supply strategy and its implications, to inform and align the respective stakeholders.
Interact on an executive/managerial level within and outside the business to ensure cross alignment in the spirit of long term partnership.
Lead the delivery of the savings and operating cash flow programme in his/her Categories, Cluster and/or Business Unit.
Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness.
Develop and make use of competitive insights to shape strategies that counter competitive threats.
Effectively engage in maintaining all external networks, and continuously builds alliances that will enhance Business? competitive advantage.
