Procurement and Outsourcing Manager

Description du poste

Job Summary:
- Manage effectively and efficiently company procurement and outsourcing activities. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of purchasing supervisors and involved in purchasing materials, products, services and outsourcing.

Principle Responsibilities:

Establishing a Dedicated and Professional Procurement and Outsourcing Services
- Progressively develop and centralize procurement & outsourcing activities into a single core function
- Ensure a dedicated and professional procurement service for all requirements, generating added value by improving purchasing processes and resulting in improvements to the company’s bottom line
- Establish and contribute to a continually improving, efficient and cost-effective integrated procurement process
- Develop and implement mid and long-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service

Developing Long Term Business Relationships with Suppliers
- Develop long term business relationships with the suppliers (local and international) to financial and operational advantage
- Initiate and maintain partnerships with external vendors by negotiating purchase order contracts and subcontracts with appropriate sources of equipment, supplies and services

Identifying Commercial Business Opportunities
- Identify commercial business opportunities, including conducting feasibility and viability studies in line with company’s strategic objectives and to develop such projects through to their operational stage
- Control procurement department budgets

Managing the Team
- Manage the performance of the team members, guide, coach and develop them
- Coordinate and work closely with direct reports, supervise, motivate and monitor the team performance
- Clarify team purpose and goals; builds team commitment and strengthen team's collective skills and work approach
- Oversee and manage operating budget and is accountable for team and individual performance and professional development

Compétences

Education, Skills and Experience
- University degree with 5-7 years experience in procurement and business development in FMCG MBA is desirable
- Verbal and written communication, Visibility, Social perceptiveness, Public speaking
- Knowledge of procurement, purchasing business development
- Strategic negotiation skills
- Interpersonal communication at every level. Strategic decision making. Leadership, coaching skills, strong presentation skills, strategic, critical thinking and analytical skills