Job summary
Drive Strategic Procurement. Deliver Operational Excellence. We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and procurement agenda for our organization, balancing day-to-day operational delivery with long-term strategic impact. This role will require you to optimize cost, quality, and reliability while embedding sustainability and innovation into every procurement decision.
Responsibilities
- Lead with impact, Oversee daily procurement activities (70%) and shape strategic sourcing initiatives (30%) to enhance plant reliability and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Secure the critical, Strategically source high-value and essential materials such as cement dispatch bags, explosives, refractory bricks, grinding media, and mill gearboxes.
- Negotiate for advantage, Finalize annual contracts for recurring consumables, achieving favorable terms while ensuring security of supply.
- Enable decision-making, Deliver data-driven insights through KPI tracking, spend analysis, and performance reporting.
- Champion sustainability, Integrate Circular Economy practices into procurement to drive environmental and resource efficiency.
- Strengthen partnerships, Build and manage a high-performing supplier base, ensuring quality, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Develop capability, Coach and evaluate a team of procurement professionals, aligning objectives with departmental and corporate goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years' procurement experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to design and execute procurement strategies that balance operational needs with long-term objectives.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and risk management skills.
- Proficiency in e-procurement systems and contract management.
- Knowledge of cement manufacturing is an asset.
Why This Role Matters
As Procurement Manager, you will directly influence our operational performance, cost structure, and ability to deliver on our commitments to customers. You will operate at the intersection of operations, strategy, and sustainability—making decisions that have lasting impact.
