Group Procurement Executive (Head) – Corporate – FMCG Sector

Jul 23, 2021 | Senior Managerial & Executive Positions

The Group Procurement leader shall oversee sourcing and purchase of group direct and indirect raw materials and products in line with best practice across and from foreign and local markets. 

It is a substantive player in their sector with exceptional market position. It’s an employer of choice with a strong local and regional brand name. 

Please note; Due to the nature of this role and its trade importance to the economy – any short-listed applicant must be prepared to undergo extensive evaluation and career scrutiny – beyond normal reference and audit checks to ensure suitability. You must retain a 100% clean track record at senior management as zero tolerance to corruption/unethical or questionable trade policies shall be entertained. 

You are expected; 

  • To manage group procurement of Goods and Services to meet business objectives in terms of cost, quality, delivery lead times and inventory norms
  • Manage and develop Supplier and Customer Relationship
  • Manage Inbound Logistics for all imported products
  • Coordinate procurement meetings, supplier visits & audits
  • Work with team to manage clearing agents and regulatory authorities for imports and exports permits, clearance and acquittals with government ministries and departments, agents and other players
  • Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement
  • To work with the Procurement Committee in building and updating SOPs in line with company policies
  • To ensure adherence and proper monitoring and compliance of :
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Policies
  • Audit
  • Supplier registration
  • Rationalisation of supplier registers by products and service categories.
  • Supplier registration, screening and evaluation of company profile and documents which must client criteria requirements.
  • Supplier update listing and reporting

 

You should be a talented Leader educated in appropriate Supply Chain and Procurement management skills with good knowledge of commodities and finished product lines. An enviable professional track record with a respected operation is required. Your exceptional negotiation skills to ensure savings against budget is wanted. End to end supply risk management with audit compliance knowledge is a must. 

Our client expects their short list of executives shall include only respected names with appropriate senior management experience – are you the skill our client wants? 

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