Group Head of Procurement

High-level Job Purpose Statement:

The Group Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and leading the overall procurement strategy for the group, ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term business objectives. Operating at the group’s holding company level , this role provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight to the procurement functions across all subsidiaries, driving efficiency, cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the Group-wide procurement strategy, policies, and frameworks in alignment with corporate goals and compliance standards.
• Lead the centralization, harmonization, and digital transformation of procurement processes across the group.
• Provide strategic guidance to subsidiary procurement heads to ensure consistency, transparency, and best practices across all entities.
• Identify and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize group-wide spending and leverage economies of scale.
• Manage and oversee strategic contracts & procurement activities.

Governance and Policy Management

• Establish, review and maintain the procurement governance frameworks, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), approval matrices, and compliance mechanisms.
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant, and adhere to ethical, sustainable, and regulatory standards.
• Implement effective risk management and supplier assurance processes across the supply chain.

Supplier and Stakeholder Management

• Lead strategic supplier relationship management (SRM), focusing on key group-wide vendors and long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate high-value, group-level contracts and framework agreements.
• Foster strong collaboration with internal stakeholders including Finance, Operations, Legal, and divisional management teams to ensure alignment with business needs.

Financial and Performance Management

• Develop and manage the Group Procurement budget and oversee procurement spending performance across subsidiaries.
• Drive cost savings, value creation, and process efficiency, ensuring measurable impact on profitability.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and dashboards to track procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, and compliance.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team at group level.
• Build capability across subsidiaries through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the procurement community.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree.
• Professional Certification: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional procurement qualification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a diversified group or holding company.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation.
• Strong experience in managing multi-country and multi-sector operations is an advantage.