Procurement Officer

Job Description

Seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Procurement Category Manager with a proven track record in managing large, complex projects within multinational corporations. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a history of generating substantial savings through strategic procurement initiatives, and expertise in navigating global operations. This role requires the ability to collaborate across diverse teams, adapt to different business environments, and drive cost-effective procurement strategies on a global scale. If you're a results-oriented professional with a focus on optimizing processes and achieving financial efficiencies, we invite you to apply and contribute to our organization's success in the field of IT procurement.

Responsibilities

1. Manage end to end procurement process of indirect procurement categories including technology, operations, marketing, processing, acquiring and general services, from requisition to delivery stage including supporting payment processing through the accounts payable team.
2. Generate cost savings and value-add through proactive management of procurement activities, while working closely with stakeholders and suppliers.
3. Support standardization and sharing of best practice across the group entities.
4. Identify and deliver procurement savings through strategic initiatives, optimization, negotiations and identifying alternative suppliers.
5. Category Management experience.
6. Supplier Management – performance evaluation and management; supporting supplier risk management.
7. Manage supplier Due Diligence including financial due diligence and the supplier on-boarding process.
8. Drive improvement in procurement processes across the group through standardization, supplier catalogues, preferred suppliers and automation, with the objective of reducing processing times without compromising on internal controls.
9. Ensure governance with group policies and Delegation of Authority.
10. Participate in annual budgets and forecasting process for optimization of cost base year on year as per objectives laid down by the leadership team.
11. Input into Procurement Tracker and Reporting of KPIs capturing processing times, Procurement savings etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-4 years prior experience in a procurement role.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards.
• Significant experience in operational procurement, strategic sourcing.
• Supplier Relationship Management experience is a plus.
• Experience in spend analysis and highlighting and driving optimization initiatives.
• Excellent working knowledge of Oracle ERP, especially in areas of procure to pay.
• Experience in the financial services sector or IT sector.
• Strong Negotiation and Relationship Management Skills.

Generic Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strategic and Analytical.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Business Acumen.
• Detail oriented and organized; Strong planning and prioritization abilities.
• High energy levels and Self motivated.
• Integrity.
• Relationship Building.
• Must maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects.
• Comfortable with flexible working schedule to meet the needs of the Company and its executives.
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines, juggle multiple priorities and in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Excellent Excel & Power-point presentation skills.