Procurement Manager

Mozambique (Maputo)

Key Purpose and Responsibilities:

  • To manage the planning, sourcing and ordering of stock required by the operational sites in Mozambique.

  • To develop and institutionalise a 1-3-year regional sourcing and vendor management strategy for both operational and capex procurement.

  • To set up sourcing agreements for all operational and capex stock within the region.

  • To manage supplier reliability to the point of IFS warehouse or site delivery.

  • To drive increased contract coverage and spend across the region and across the categories.

  • To manage the stock availability at the various operational sites through planning, call off and management of the stock from point of source to point of consumption.

  • To increase supply chain reliability and cost effectiveness through better forecasting, planning, order execution and stock management.

  • To manage the procurement of stock against agreed strategic and operational targets and approve all orders.

  • To manage the operational switch-on of new sites, including setting up a regular supply network.

  • To ensure compliance with all QHSE and corporate governance SOPs from the team.

  • To lead the supply planning team and hold them accountable for stock availability on site, at the right cost and quality.

Required Knowledge and Qualifications:

  • Degree in commerce, management, supply chain management or a related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience within a sourcing or purchasing and commercial management environment.

  • Purchasing experience within an FMCG environment would be recommended.

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