Job Description

The Head of Procurement directs controls and co-ordinates all procurement activities of the Corporation.

• Develop and implement a Supply Chain Management Framework that will deliver on procurement needs and requirements whilst adhering to our strategic direction.
• Responsible for the delivery and execution of all procurement objectives across the brands.
• Develop, set and achieve relevant procurement objectives and KPIs as set in groups business plans.
• Assist Supply Chain Executive in developing of the annual procurement business plan and on approval, ensure sound implementation.
• Provide functional leadership to the Procurement team by continuously tracking, monitoring and measuring the teamxe2x80x99s performance against set standards and performance targets.
• Develop and enforce compliance to all processes and procedures in areas of responsibility.
• Identify and manage all risks embedded in the procurement supply chain.
• Lead the contract management process across the Corporation which will include, amongst other, regular reviews and development of Service Level Agreements.
• Contracts negotiation and specific terms and conditions implementation.
• Ensure that the central contract register is maintained, together with master contracts.
• Ensure all legislative requirements are understood and incorporated into controls, policies and procedures.

• Develop/ Review policies and processes in areas of responsibility.
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships.
• Prepare quarterly/monthly reports to the Executive team, Board and relevant Committeexe2x80x99s providing a review of activities and achievements.
• Ensure sound administration and records management across all SCM processes and procedures.
• Assess the cost efficiency of Supply Chain Management processes which involves central procurement.
• Lead, develop and motivate the procurement team, provides strategic direction to be in line with the organisationxe2x80x99s objectives.
• Have a good understanding of Food and Food Related regulations.
• Builds category expertise.
• Engages with Franchise Advisory Council and Menu Committee meetings.
• Key price negotiations together with Supply Chain Executive.
• Manages the procurement process and oversees all procurement activities. ensuring they are in line with set rules, regulations and policies.
• They create procurement guidelines to guide Procurement activities and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Fosters and manages relationships with all stakeholders in line with the organisation objectives.
• Collaborate with key functional leaders within the organisation to achieve group strategy.

• A bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in finance, Procurement or Supply chain

• A post graduate qualification and industry certifications such as CIPS /SAPICS/ APICS will be advantageous.

• A min of 10 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a procurement/supply chain environment xe2x80x93 in the FMCG environment. Across multiple food categories.

• A proven track record in managing Supply Chain Management processes.

Spur Corporation