Job Description
Position Summary
The Group Procurement Manager will be responsible for hands-on management of procurement activities across the company’s diverse business units. This role involves directly handling key purchasing tasks while slowly building and centralizing the procurement function. The objective is to work closely with business units to deliver value through cost savings, supplier optimization, and process improvements. A strong negotiator, the Group Procurement Manager will ensure the best possible terms with suppliers and drive cost efficiencies across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on procurement management:
- Take an active role in managing procurement activities for key projects and business units.
- Directly engage in supplier negotiations, contract management, and purchase order execution.
- Ensure that procurement practices are aligned with the needs and objectives of each business unit.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management:
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms, including price, quality, delivery, and service.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement strategies to consolidate suppliers where beneficial, achieving economies of scale and improved service levels.
- Gradual centralization:
- Develop a phased plan to centralize procurement functions across the group, beginning with key areas where immediate value can be added.
- Identify opportunities for standardization and efficiency improvements across business units.
- Gradually build and scale a centralized procurement team, introducing centralized processes and tools over time.
- Collaboration with business units:
- Work closely with business unit leaders to understand their unique needs and challenges.
- Customize procurement strategies to meet the specific requirements of each business unit while driving group-wide efficiencies.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business units, providing insights and recommendations to optimize their procurement activities.
- Value creation and cost management:
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across all procurement activities.
- Ensure procurement practices contribute to the company’s overall profitability and competitiveness.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on procurement performance, highlighting areas of value creation.
- Process improvement and innovation:
- Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes, introducing best practices and innovative approaches.
- Implement procurement tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and data visibility.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the emerging procurement function.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in procurement, with a strong track record in a hands-on role. Experience in the construction, building materials, or property development sectors is highly desirable.
- Skills:
- Strong hands-on procurement and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to secure favorable terms and manage supplier relationships effectively.
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with business unit leaders.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to execute and deliver tangible results.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly proactive and results-oriented.
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-business environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Excellent at building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
- Committed to continuous improvement and delivering value.
