• Instigate, negotiate, draft and/or manage the development of supplier contracts as required • Develop the use of best practices and tools for execution and management of workload as appropriate • Monitor trends in spend data, assist Group Companies with budgeting and recommend areas for added value from a Global perspective. • Obtain required approvals and alignment from all parties prior to company awarding a contract to ensure proper governance of procurement and contracts policies and procedures. • Assist during the tender evaluation process by providing procurement and contract advice and support in order to facilitate the final selection of suppliers. • Assist in the development of standard templates and formats on contract issuance and provide necessary recommendations in order to ensure timely and accurate development of documents. • Review existing contracts and identify opportunities for improved value for money in order to optimize costs and maintain the best interests of the organization. • Manage the analysis and monitoring of market intelligence including price benchmarking to ensure the Company maintains optimal deals on all goods and services procured. • Ensure the identification and monitoring of key spending areas and prioritization of purchasing activities and categories in order to obtain cost-saving opportunities for the organization.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to gathering, analyzing and presenting to management. • Ability to be flexible and consider the cultural challenges faced by a business with a Global presence. • 3-5 years have experience in Global Sourcing with previous experience in Plant and Machinery Capex and Indirect purchases. • Ability to discuss and understand the technical requirements of the equipment and be comfortable communicating with engineers, production managers and other internal stakeholders. • Have a good understanding of the Total Cost of Ownership of Capex equipment and therefore be able to discuss and negotiate favorable after sales service level agreements including warranties, spare parts purchase and inventory control and labor rates. • Have experience in supporting the annual Capex and Indirect budget and advising internal stakeholders about market changes, advances and opportunities and therefore be considered as the company expert for the category handled. • Be a strategic thinker but also have the ability to work and support operational procurement, think out of Box innovative ideas to provide value added savings in addition the cost savings achieved.
