Procurement Manager - Corporate (MEP)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Procurement Manager – Corporate is responsible for supporting and advancing a centralized, Group-wide procurement function across the FJ Group. The role focuses on the procurement of MEP-related materials and components and contributes to the development of standardized procurement processes, supplier partnerships, and master data practices.

The position plays a key role in shaping a lean and efficient procurement organization, enabling cost control, quality consistency, and supply reliability across all operating entities.

ROLE DIMENSION

• Team Build Responsibility: Establish and grow a centralized Corporate Procurement team of up to 10 resources
• Financial Impact: Group-wide Opex and Capex procurement support

KEY RELATIONSHIPS / INTERFACES

Internal

• Division General Managers
• Procurement Teams across operating entities
• Finance
• Operations & Projects

External

• Strategic and Operational Suppliers

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Corporate & Strategic Procurement

• Support the development and execution of a Group-level procurement strategy aligned with business objectives
• Progressively centralize sourcing of MEP components and related materials across Group entities
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management at Group level in coordination with stakeholders
• Support the establishment and management of annual and long-term supplier agreements

2. Centralized Procurement Process & Model

• Participate in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a Group-wide procurement process
• Drive adoption of centralized procurement practices while allowing operational flexibility where required
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing decentralized and non-standard purchasing activities
• Contribute to the design of a lean procurement operating model and phased team build-up

3. Supplier Management & Cost Optimization

• Build collaborative, long-term partnerships with key suppliers
• Identify and support cost optimization and cost avoidance opportunities across the Group
• Monitor supplier performance and work jointly with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and service levels
• Support actions to reduce material returns, rejections, and supplier-related claims

4. Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Develop and roll out procurement SOPs, policies, and guidelines to ensure consistent practices across the Group
• Support approval matrices and governance frameworks in line with corporate policies
• Promote transparency, compliance, and audit readiness

5. Systems, Data & Stock Coding

• Review, clean, and standardize material, component, and stock coding across all entities
• Support standard naming conventions and reduction of duplicate items
• Contribute to improving procurement master data accuracy within Oracle Fusion ERP

6. Team Build-Out & Capability Development

• Establish and grow a centralized Corporate Procurement function
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations as the function scales
• Recruit, onboard, and develop procurement professionals in line with Group needs
• Foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Centralized procurement process adopted across the Group
• Lean procurement organization established with up to 10 resources
• Standardized procurement workflows and governance controls
• Clean, consistent stock and material coding structure
• Improved supplier coordination, sourcing efficiency, and cost visibility

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Spend under management (%)
• Cost optimization and cost avoidance
• Reduction in decentralized and non-compliant procurement
• Procurement cycle time
• Supplier delivery and quality performance
• Reduction in duplicate stock codes
• Procurement master data accuracy

JOB / PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Mandatory)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years total experience
• Strong MEP background with procurement exposure to materials and components
• Experience in centralized procurement environments and process design preferred
• Proven ability to work across multiple business units

Systems & Skills

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Procurement
• Strong negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

Other Requirements

• Valid driving license
• Willingness to travel

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