Senior Associate, Procurement Excellence

Job summary

General Responsibilities

• **Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems**
• 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 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

• Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the best value for goods and services procured.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance against contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing changes to enhance performance.
• Assist in identifying potential risks in the supply chain, such as supplier disruptions, and work with the team to develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct cost analyses and prepare reports to track procurement performance, savings achieved, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that procurement contracts are properly documented, stored, and managed throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to the organization’s policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment of requirements.
• Assist in maintaining positive vendor relationships and resolving any issues or disputes.
• Maintain and update the procurement database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of all procurement activities.

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
• 3 years of relevant working experience

Desired Requirements

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