Procurement Manager

YOUR MISSION

The Procurement team defines and drives strategic sourcing that delivers value to the organisation bringing a culture that focuses on compliance, risk management and total cost of ownership. 'Building Locally and Winning Globally' by delivering cost savings & avoidance to the organisation and giving the company a competitive advantage while mitigating risks.

CHALLENGES

• Ensure procurement and business compliance.
• Address particular regional constraints in Regional/Global contracts.
• Deploy a client engagement model with internal stakeholders to ensure the best level of cooperation and adherence to procurement policies & processes.
• Build a strong network of suppliers to support Business development in the country/region.
• Succeed in the use of company Source-to-pay process and platform - COUPA.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Local Procurement Manager is in charge of deploying operational tasks and executing sourcing strategies for his specific Country/Region. Aligned with Global Procurement Policy & Processes, he/she ensures business needs are met by sourcing goods and services at the best value for money (quality, cost, lead-time etc.) for the country while mitigating risks.

A Local Procurement Manager acts with the highest degree of professionalism, integrity & ethics in the administration and operation of the procurement function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver operational & financial value:

• Bring added-value to the business through proactive problem solving, cost optimisation, mitigation of the risks and policy compliance drive overall value.

Deliver constant client Engagement:

• Build strong engagement with relevant stakeholders (HR, Facilities, IT, etc.).

Show Procurement Excellence:

• Develop sourcing strategies & create a network of vendors for the Country/Region.
• Participate in the definition of requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor RFI/RFQ/RFP utilising the e-sourcing tools in compliance with Procurement Policy and Processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with vendors.
• Execute conversion of request to purchase orders (PO).
• Follow-Up delivery of Goods & Services and support Good Receipt if required.
• Monitor supplier's performance including pricing, service levels and quality delivery to stakeholders.
• Contract Management - Track and anticipate agreements expiration.
• Maintain the catalogues up-to-date based on the demand.
• Work with FP&A to monitor budgets of internal stakeholders.

KPI'S

• Cost Saving & Cost Avoidance
• Vendor Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)
• Spend under management
• Stakeholders Net Promoter Score
• Compliance to Procurement Policy and Processes
• Spend under Contract

JOB INTERACTIONS

Inside Foundever:

• All Departments including Finance
• The Global/Regional Procurement Community

Reporting Relationship:

• Direct manager: Head of Procurement English Markets

Outside Foundever:

• Local/Regional Vendors

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Procurement department
• Experience in a multi-national company

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor / Higher level
• Accounting notions (Nice to have)
• Supply Chain Certification is a plus

KEY POINTS

Salary and benefits – Salary Negotiable (Dependent on Experience) plus medical aid & pension.

Location – Waterfront Cape Town.

Working Pattern – 40 Hours per week – Core Business Hours.
Contract Type –Permanent.