AutoReqId 31217BR
Function Procurement
Context/Scope:
The company is structured on regional basis with purchasing sections, which have been delegated limited authority to manage their supplies and suppliers. Major procurement decisions and plans, procedures and practices are dealt with at corporate centre.
Procurement ensures that:
• Goods / services purchased meet EABL requirements on quality, service and Corporate Citizenship
• Purchasing processes / procedures comply with Diageo standards, and
• Purchasing is done to add value to Diageo – through improved cost efficiency, greater effectiveness of inputs
The range of goods and services we procure covers a broad range – Capital Equipment, new IS systems, packaging materials, POS material, Sponsorship of events, mobile phones, air travel and catering services to name a few!
Market Complexity:
The Global economy is facing a world crisis on Food leading to inflation on all commodities. As a result EABL is faced with an unprecedented inflation of all key ingredients and services. Besides, the local economy is fraught with myriad of economic problems and high level of corruption. The supply market is complex and volatile due to liberalization, monopoly in some of the products we purchase and entrance of competition for some materials we are buying. The company imports about 50% of its total requirements. Most of the suppliers have very low capabilities. The company has a large supplier base and is user specification driven. But there is clearly a high vendor related risk link to low capabilities and contract coverage.The procure to pay process although supported by SAP is still not optimum and needs improvement. This calls for a step change towards effective proactive procurement strategies for sourcing, introduction of modern and best practice of Supplier management for amazing supplier relationships in order to afford the company an upper hand in competition.
Leadership Responsibilities:
As a Procurement Manager you will lead a team of Procurement controllers and Buyers
Purpose of Role:
To Define Procurement and Business Strategy within selected categories. Lead Cross functional Team for both Sourcing and supplier management. Ensure Learning and development for your team member thru performance reviews, regular up-dates, coaching and training.
Top 3-5 Accountabilities:
• Assure availability for category with the right quality, service, cost, risk and growth support.
• Effective Risk Management and governance of all suppliers and service
• Give direction and guidance to buyers and Procurement controllers for all sourcing and suppliers management exercise and ensure their learning and development
• Build Key relationship for value with Key suppliers with the category
• Focus on innovation and deliver innovative ideas thru Suppliers Innovation forum
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Bachelor degree in Commerce or related qualification. CIPS qualifications
At least five (5) years experience in line management, FMCG and functional procurement.
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