Senior Procurement Head

Job Description : Senior Procurement Head at Kinross Gold Corporation NORTH AMERICA Open to International candidates with 18+ years experience Interim Supply Manager in the absence of the appointed Supply Manager Direct and manage the purchasing process from beginning to end. Ensure all services or goods provided are complying with Company policies Monitor vendor, service provider, outsourcer, and/or contractor performance to ensure quality of service Conduct inventory and directs buyers in purchase of products, materials, and supplies Manage procurement / logistics team staffing, including recruitment supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communication with the department’s heads, and end users regarding pertinent sourcing activities and expediting critical items. Prepare purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with management and Warehouse team. Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of orders and warranties of goods and products with key suppliers. Monitor and analyze the reports of spending in order to make recommendations and identify areas for possible savings. Analyze trends and market conditions for the present and future pricing, availability, lead-time, and capacity of goods and services. Interview, identify, and qualify potential new vendors or suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products. Prepare purchasing and inventory reports, requirements documentation, and RFQ. Oversee the inbound / outbound of logistics requirements for the company. Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics, imports and custom issues. Ensure the International FFWs compliance with the SOP & procedures for service/product delivery. Negotiate transportation rates or services and design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services. Reporting and resolving the demurrage and detention costs Ensure the most cost effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies. Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics options such as routing, shipping modes or carriers.

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