Main Job Functions:
• Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to Senior Management for approval.
• Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies.
Driving procurement decisions based on cost and portfolio analysis as well as market trends.
• Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service and quality.
• Collaborating with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities.
• Managing and training the sourcing team.
• Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts to comply with industry regulations.
• Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships.

Education:
• Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

Experience:
• 5-7 years’ experience in managing Procurement processes of a large organization.
• Hands on experience with sourcing software preferably Oracle.
Skills/Competencies:
• Outstanding negotiation and intuitive abilities.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Team player
• Great communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Proficiency in utilization of an ERP system in the supply chain process.
• People Management.
• Information Technology and Automation knowledge
• Ability to easily adapt to change