Senior Procurement Manager

Job Purpose and Objective

Category & Strategy

• Define multi‑year sourcing strategies for complex, high‑value categories; align with enterprise objectives and market dynamics.
• Communicate procurement strategies and policies to team members and stakeholders; ensure compliance mandates are embedded.

Commercial & Contracts

• Lead high‑stakes negotiations (contracts, direct orders, leases) to secure optimal commercial terms and SLAs.
• Establish best‑practice contract lifecycle management, including KPIs, service levels, governance, and quarterly business reviews.

Supplier & Market Management

• Serve as senior point of escalation for strategic suppliers; expand and diversify supply base through strategic sourcing.
• Oversee market intelligence to identify cost‑saving opportunities and innovation pathways.

Digital, PO & Systems

• Champion e‑procurement and analytics (e.g., Oracle) for transparent, data‑driven decisions.
• Own governance of the PO system on Oracle: change orders, open‑PO aging reviews, exception handling, and periodic reporting.
• Sponsor end‑user enablement - ensure training and guidance on Oracle processes across business functions.

AP & Cash‑Flow Alignment

• Oversee AP performance governance: invoice acknowledgement, on time payments, supplier inquiries, and cash‑flow awareness.
• Remove bottlenecks to protect supplier relationships and expedite legitimate project timelines.

Risk, Compliance & Ethics

• Operate a proactive risk framework (supply continuity, compliance, ethical sourcing, and data integrity).
• Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and international best practices.

Performance & Reporting

• Own procurement KPIs and scorecards (savings, TCO, cycle time, on‑time payment %, open‑PO aging, contract coverage, supplier performance).
• Provide regular executive reporting and insights to the COO/CFO and leadership forums.

Leadership & Change

• Lead, coach, and develop procurement professionals; set a high‑performance, client‑centric culture.
• Drive continuous improvement to simplify processes and accelerate turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is required. A Master's degree (e.g., MBA) is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, with at least 4 years in a senior managerial or leadership capacity.

Experience

• in a large, complex, or multinational organization is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) is mandatory.

Skills and Competencies

• Expert knowledge of global procurement best practices, category management, contract law, and advanced negotiation techniques. Deep understanding of digital procurement platforms (Oracle).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at the executive level.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and commercial judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex commercial data and strategies clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated experience in driving organizational change and embedding new processes and technologies.