Group Procurement Director

Job Description : GROUP PROCUREMENT MANAGER SWITZERLAND This post is open for non Europeans and work visa/permit given by company along with relocation costs As Group Procurement Manager, you report to the Downstream Managers (30 % travel - Africa area), your principal Accountabilities: · Implement an effective independent procurement function for Group. · Understand procurement needs in partnership with the Group business lines. · Design and implement effective and efficient procurement strategies & processes. · Provide guidance to business lines and entities on market trends, supplier developments and product innovations, and assess the potential impact on sourcing strategies and portfolios. · Provide support the local procurement managers in managing activities in the entities and ensuring effective compliance with Group procurement standards. · Provide leadership, advice, coaching and assistance to support the skills and competence development of procurement staff. · In charge of the effective implementation of Group Policies across entities, including review and optimization of existing entities procurement procedures, evaluation and training of procurement managers and procurement teams. · Responsible for supplier evaluation and qualification, interviews with vendors and certification and verification audits of critical suppliers. · Maintain an optimized portfolio of suppliers. · Achieve and deliver cost savings together with improved suppliers performance, · Negotiate supplier agreements. · Ensure alignment with established budgets and purchasing targets. Maintain a comprehensive and target-oriented set of procurement metrics. · Report on the procurement activity, metrics and success factors. · Create value with the optimization of the procurement activity · Communicate daily with affiliates to guide and mentor on procurement best practices The Successful Applicant · Masters'degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration · At least 7 years of extensive procurement experience Oil and gas industry knowledge and experience in the African region are a plus. · Excellent knowledge in technical and operational matters. Understanding of the downstream industry a plus. · Fluent in French and English. Otherskills : · Strong understanding of procurement techniques and negotiation skills · Experience in collecting and analyzing procurement data · A natural team player with high level of integrity

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