Lead, Procurement Planning & Analytics

Job summary

General Responsibilities

• **Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems**
• Follow the operational strategy in compliance with group delegation of authority policy.
• Ensure the compliance of organization’s policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls in line with group delegation of authority policy so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• **Reporting**
• Ensure that all reports are completed timely and comply with the business and organization’s policies and standards.
• Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the business senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
• Comply with organization’s requirements in a timely manner.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement plans that align with the operational goals and business strategy.
• Monitor procurement performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, delivery times, and supplier performance, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Work closely with supply chain, logistics, and operations teams to ensure procurement planning aligns with inventory levels, production schedules, and business needs.
• Identify potential risks within procurement processes and supply chain activities, developing contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Drive initiatives to improve supplier performance, ensuring suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Implement cost-saving measures across procurement activities, identifying areas where efficiency can be improved without compromising quality or service.
• Utilize data analytics to track procurement performance and provide actionable insights to senior management, ensuring decision-making is based on accurate, real-time data.
• Work with the procurement excellence team to implement strategies that optimize sourcing, procurement cycles, and contract management.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting procurement needs, ensuring adequate resources are allocated to meet operational requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement planning meets their needs and supports business continuity.

HSE, Security, and Risk Protocols

• *The Employee shall adhere to all the HSE, Security and Risk Management Rules & Procedures communicated by the company, including:*
• Taking reasonable care of their own health, safety, and security.
• Taking reasonable care of the health, safety and security of persons that may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with their employer with respect to any instruction and/or actions taken by the employer to protect the employee and/ or comply with HSE and security requirements.
• Report to their immediate line manager any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk, hazard, or issue to an individual or the company and which they cannot correct themselves.
• Report all HSE and security incidents and work-related injuries.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace that supports the interest of HSE, security and welfare.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent
• 6 years of relevant working experience