YOUR MISSION

The Procurement team defines and drives strategic sourcing that delivers value to the organisation bringing a culture that focuses in compliance, risk management and total cost of ownership. 'Building Locally and Winning Globally' by delivering cost savings & avoidance to the organisation and giving the company a competitive advantage while mitigating risks.

 

CHALLENGES

Ensure procurement and business compliance. Address particular regional constraints in Regional/Global contracts. Deploy a client engagement model with internal stakeholders to ensure best level of cooperation and adherence to procurement policies & processes. Build a strong network if suppliers to support Business development in the country/region. Succeed in the use of company Source-to-pay process and platform - COUPA

 

ABOUT THE JOB

The Local Procurement Manager is in charge of deploying operational task and executing sourcing strategies for his specific Country/Region. Aligned with Global Procurement Policy & Processes, he/she ensures business needs are met by sourcing goods and services at best value for money (quality, cost, lead-time etc.) for the country while mitigating risks.

A Local Procurement Manager acts with the highest degree of professionalism, intergrity & ethics in the administration and operation of the procurement function.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver operational & financial value:

Bring added-value to the business through proactive problem solving, cost optimisation, mitigation of the risks and policy compliance drive overall value.

 

Deliver constant client Engagement:

Build strong engagement with relevant stakeholders (HR, Facilities, IT, etc.)

 

Show Procurement Excellence:

Develop sourcing strategies &create a network of vendors for the Country/Region. Participate in the definition of requirements with internal stakeholders. Manage and monitor RFI/RFQ/RFP utilising the e-sourcing tools in compliance with Procurement Policy and Processes. Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with vendors. Execute conversion of request to purchase orders (PO). Follow-Up delivery of Goods & Services and support Good Receipt if required. Monitor supplier's performance including pricing, service levels and quality delivery to stakeholders. Contract Management - Track and anticipate agreements expiration. Maintain the catalogues up-to-date based on the demand. Work with FP&A to monitor budgets of internal stakeholders.

 

KPI'S

Cost Saving & Cost Avoidance Vendor Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) Spend under management Stakeholders Net Promoter Score Compliance to Procurement Policy and Processes Spend under Contract

 

JOB INTERACTIONS

Inside Foundever:

All Departments including Finance  The Global/Regional Procurement Community

 

Reporting Relationship:

Direct manager: Head of Procurement English Markets

 

Outside Foundever:

Local/Regional Vendors

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years experience in a Procurement department Experience in a multi-national company

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor / Higher level Accounting notions (Nice to have) Supply Chain Certification is a plus

 

KEY POINTS

Salary and benefits – Salary Negotiable (Dependant on Experience) plus medical aid & pension

Location – Waterfront Cape Town.

Working Pattern – 40 Hours per week – Core Business Hours
Contract Type – Permanent