I. BASIC PURPOSE / JOB BRIEF:

The Senior Manager - Procurement is responsible for leading all aspects of Procurement and Strategic Planning in managing the cross functional business units.

II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides inputs to direct reports on the objectives, goals, strategies & measures of procurement operations & category management
• Ensures compliance to government regulation, company guidelines, and purchasing policies and procedures to mitigate risk in accordance to business ethics
• Isolates supply risks and mitigates (transfer, eliminate, reduce) it to ensure business and supply continuity
• Spearheads quality management systems in procurement to ensure & financial control, integrity & introduces process improvements.
• Manages and implements the source to pay processes related to procurement operations & category management from sourcing to post- delivery support
• Aligns with business units on their needs including but not limited to OPEX, CAPEX & or other projects & promotes more supply chain involvement on their requirements for external purchases
• Authorizes the team to source, negotiate and recommend the most competitive and compliant vendor and secure the approval of the business units through bid tabulation
• Evaluates and approves the recommendation for awarding of bid tabulations, purchase orders & contracts within the corporate approval matrix
• Monitors Individual & Departmental KPI's to supports team compliance, growth & performance 
• Ensures clarity around priorities and goals for the entire functional area
• Resolves issues, disputes, escalations, of critical purchases and complex procurement processes
• Provides assistance to internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing process
• Communicates with the division head the changes in the procure to pay process for streamlining, and ensures the team's compliance
• Takes responsibility for any commodity and services assigned as deemed fit by the Management
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Management

III. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any degree program, preferably in Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred
• Procurement or supply chain certifications

Experience Requirement:

• At least 10 years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain with management functions

Skills and Attributes: 

Leadership Skills:

• People and Performance Management
• Project Management
• Strong organizational skills
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Motivational and coaching skills
• Strategic planning

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Business Unit/Division Needs Analysis, Category Management, Sourcing Strategy and Development, Procurement Process Management, Supplier Evaluation and Selection, Negotiation Types, Process and Principles, Contract Implementation, Supplier Management
• Proficient in Procurement Systems and operational and strategic and category management sourcing

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret relevant information when presented with ambiguous and complex tasks
• Ability to assess risks and manage complicated task
• Ability to stay optimistic even when there is a setback, respectfully handle difficult individuals, and make sound decisions when faced with uncertainties
• Ability to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for work and confidence in the organization and its vision, values, products and services it offers
• Ability to demonstrate desire to learn and adapt a growth mindset