Bokomo is recruiting a Head: Procurement, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head: Procurement will lead, motivate, direct, train, control, coach, guide and manage the Procurement Team to ensure world class operational execution in support of BN business objectives
Duties
- Responsible to develop and implement procurement strategies that enhance the competitive advantage / competitiveness of the business
- Responsible for protecting BN from supply risks and avoid unnecessary costs
- Act as a risk manager in the development and maintenance of strategic supplier relationships
- Responsible to source raw materials, packaging, ingredients and other goods and services at a competitive price and in a timely manner
- Responsible to ensure all raw material purchases in foreign currency are adequately hedged or the necessary FOREX forward cover has been put in place
- Manage end to end procurement process including but not limited to sourcing, order placement, expediting, logistics management and incoming material quality inspection
- Implement "best in class" transaction reduction programs to optimize resources and build efficiencies into the procurement process
- Review all engineering changes that impact material or supplier including but not limited to review and approval of engineering change notices, assignment of resources, manage any phase in/phase out of new and old material, and qualification of any new supplier
- Review and manage supplier end of life process to effectively manage supplier notice received for end of life, in terms of launching re-designing and/or procuring a last time quantity of materials
- Document key procurement and material planning processes, recommend improvements & implement those enhancements
- Perform “what if" and post mortem analyses as tools for continuous improvement
- Lead continuous improvement and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) projects for material planning and procurement, including but not limited to cycle time reduction, improved planning accuracy and performance, process efficiency and automation, and new supplier launch
- Prepare key reports for management review, including but not limited to; cost savings, inventory analysis, late and potentially late order analysis, end of life, and key project plan updates
- Act as a liaison between the Bokomo Namibia Procurement Department and Pioneer Procurement Department
- Execute all other reasonable duties as directed by the employer including but not limited to periodic stock counts
Requisites
- Qualification and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel for analysis, planning & reporting, ability to create, manipulate, utilize spreadsheets, word processing programs
- SAP experience in SAP module Material Management
- Proficient knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to analyze bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements
- 8 years’ experience in Procurement / Material Planning / Material Management
- 5 years’ management experience
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Great relationship management and collaboration skills
- Strong negotiations skills
- Impeccable time management
- Highly developed leadership and management skills
- Integrity
- Strategic thinking – strong analytical and data management skills
- Positive – receptive to change
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills
- Financial Acumen
- Detailed understanding of Global Commodity markets (Maize, Wheat, Sugar)
- Experience in currency hedging and commodity futures markets
- Cost Management skills
- Contract Management skills
- Project management skills
- Risk Management skills
- Self- determination and drive to be able to work independent and guide others
- SAP experience in SAP module Material Management
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- No documents will be returned
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified Copies of Qualifications
- Certified Copies of Identification Documents
2. Application