PROCUREMENT HEAD

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD EGYPT Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price. Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. Lead and manage a team of Buyers to deliver the appropriate support to the business to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met. Work closely with the senior management team in contributing to overall business objectives. Responsibilities Overall responsibility for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities across the business Create and implement best Procurement policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include: Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalisation of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock Prepare the annual Purchasing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with customer and legal requirements. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate Devise negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyersupplier power Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers Develop an overall vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage utilising global market exploitation, leveraging spends and leveraging technologies Develop, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance Provide leadership to departments under control. Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and in order to implement change and improvements Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Purchasing activities Preferred candidate profile The ideal Candidate should have a Bachelor Degree in Engineering with a Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Materials Management and 20 years plus experience in handling Procurement in a large manufacturing plant. Experience in handling Procurement in a Fertilizer plant will be an added advantage.

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