General Manager - Procurement

Procurement Strategy Development

• Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability and capacity.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance and compliance.

Sourcing and Vendor Negotiations

• Lead the process of sourcing goods and services, considering factors such as pricing, quality and delivery timelines.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and due diligence to ensure a reliable and capable supply base.

Contract Negotiations

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing and conditions.
• Ensure that contracts are legally sound and comply with organizational policies and regulations.

Procurement Operations

• Oversee the procurement process from requisition to purchase, including order placement, delivery and receipt of goods and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment.

Cost Management

• Assist in development and management of budgets related to procurement activities, tracking expenditures and identifying opportunities for cost savings including the management on the online portal.
• Implement cost control measures to maximize the company's profitability.

Reporting Analysis

• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, including spend analysis, cost savings, supplier performance and key performance indicators.

Core Competencies:                

• Integrity & Accountability - Demonstrate integrity, accountability and efficient stewardship of company resources in a manner consistent with the standards of ethical conduct & other policies.
• Teamwork & collaboration - Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal by building positive relationships, communicating and actively participating in team decision-making
• Adaptability / Resilience - Demonstrate the ability to adjust & perform under pressure and changing circumstances and work effectively in different situations
• Result orientation & Execution - Demonstrate the ability to proactively analyze situations or problems, takes accountability to make timely and sound decisions, construct plans and achieve exceptional results within optimal costs.
• Communication - Demonstrate the ability to share and receive information using clear oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Leadership Competencies  

• Strategic Thinking - Demonstrate the ability to analyze overall as well complex situations, develop a long-term plan of action and execute it effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Analytical Thinking - Demonstrate the ability to systematically collect, analyze and interpret complex information to understand issues and make informed decisions
• Influencing - Demonstrate the ability to encourage, persuade or inspire others to gain their support and create positive impacts.
• People Management - Demonstrate the ability to lead and engage to maximize organizational and individual performance to attain the Vision.
• Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand and use emotional information about oneself that leads to superior performance.

Functional Competencies

• Contracts Management - Demonstrate the ability to manage contracts with third-party vendors, service providers and customers to ensure compliance and optimize value.