Senior Procurement Manager

The Senior Procurement Manager is entrusted with the significant responsibility of overseeing and optimizing the procurement process. As a primary cost driver in the P&L, procurement plays a pivotal role in the financial health of the organization. This role seeks out economies of scale, effectively leverages commercial agreements and ensures compliance.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement a robust procurement strategy, focusing on economies of scale.
• Lead the procurement plan ensuring its proper execution in line with organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by proposing enhancements to the procurement policy based on best practices.
• Establish strong relationships and alignment with internal stakeholders, including department heads and the internal commercial team.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors and government entities.
• Report on committee resolutions to senior management, ensuring clarity and transparency in procurement decisions.
• Directly manage a team of 4, overseeing procurement, purchasing, and contract management activities.
• Ensure the proper functioning of committees in line with authority regulations and ensure their efficiency.
• Oversee compliance with the delegation of authority, monitoring approval limits, and ensuring the right level of review prior to vendor engagement.
• Aim for clean audit reviews by ensuring complete compliance across all procurement activities.
• Lead on the remediation plan of all audit findings and manage the implementation of action plans.
• Assess the effectiveness of the Procurement governance framework on a regular basis and constantly propose amendments/improvements as needed.
• Manage the Procurement Committees to ensure their effectiveness as per their charters, missions & actions taken.
• Lead in negotiating contracts, tenders, and the commercial engagement of third parties.
• Oversee the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring technical accuracy, beneficial commercial terms, and KPI delivery.
• Grow and manage the third-party portfolio, ensuring beneficial terms for the organization.
• Oversee and manage the procurement system (ERP or other systems adopted by the authority).
• Lead special projects such as the upgrade of the ERP-procurement system and expansion of the supplier portfolio.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is essential.
• Advanced degrees like an MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management or related areas can be beneficial.
• CIPS certification.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement and 5 years in a similar role.
• Exceptional stakeholder management internally and externally.
• Hospitality/services industry experience is highly desirable.