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Job Summary Manufacturing company based in JHB is looking for hire a Group Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing strategy, policy and processes within the division, with the primary objective of contributing to the overall success and achievement of the business objectives Only candidates with clear and proven capability to fulfill the Group Procurement role will be considered in this recruitment process. The preferred candidate: Is an employment equity individual Has a post-graduate procurement/supply chain qualification, an MBA or similar managerial qualification. Possession of an engineering qualification e.g., B Eng. or BSc Eng. will be an added advantage 15 + years executive leadership experience in large scale industrial environments Has a successful Procurement/supply chain Strategy implementation track record Proven strategic and leadership successful Competency Requirements Proven track record and capability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans based on local and global trends The ability to build, lead and motivate world class and high-performing executive teams Must have the Procurement and supply chain acumen to explore new opportunities, develop strategic alliances, and prioritizing Business needs Possess the capability to analyse trends, highlighting new opportunities, and build creative strategies to foster the development of new procurement initiatives The ability to identify and manage risks that could impact the company's performance, including financial, operational, and reputational risks The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders and suppliers, including industry stakeholders, customers and service providers Responsibilities The role is also responsible for the ongoing delivery of all procurement services in the division. In exercising these responsibilities, the incumbent is required to ensure that procurement resources are effectively and efficiently used to meet the objectives of the business, and risks relating to procurement and supply of raw material in the company are appropriately managed The following key deliverables are the responsibility of the Group Procurement manager role: Procurement strategy Development : Contribute to the formation and implementation of best practice strategy, policy, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. Change Management : Contribute to new business innovations, projects, review and communicate the impact on activities to management. Also, analyze markets and suppliers to assess present and future material availability Strategic Partnerships : Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to mett business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the business to function and compete effectively in the market Technology Analysis and Insight: Stay updated with local and global industry trends within the Procurement space, therefore ensuring that an appropriate and best procurement strategy are applied across the divisions to sustainably meet the needs of the business Service Management : Ensure procurement and services agreement are well defined, and service delivery meets agreed and expected standards, and deliver best value and business savings Team Leadership : Ensure that the division has an optimal procurement team in terms of buying capacity and capability to deliver against agreed performance levels. Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture that empowers individuals to meet and exceed targets, while fostering a customer-centric approachJorDan HRRecruiter

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