Senior Associate, Procurement Excellence

Job summary:

To support in executing key procurement activities, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing procurement processes.

Focuses on enhancing the efficiency of procurement operations by contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring supplier compliance, and supporting continuous improvement projects that drive cost savings and operational excellence.

General Responsibilities:

• Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems
• Ensure the compliance of organization’s policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls in line with group delegation of authority policy so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• Reporting
• Ensure that all reports are completed timely and comply with the business policies and standards.
• Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the business senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
• Comply with organization’s requirements in a timely manner.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the best value for goods and services procured.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance against contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing changes to enhance performance.
• Assist in identifying potential risks in the supply chain, such as supplier disruptions, and work with the team to develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct cost analyses and prepare reports to track procurement performance, savings achieved, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that procurement contracts are properly documented, stored, and managed throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to the organization’s policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment of requirements.
• Assist in maintaining positive vendor relationships and resolving any issues or disputes.
• Maintain and update the procurement database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of all procurement activities.

HSE, Security, and Risk Protocols:

• The Employee shall adhere to all the HSE, Security and Risk Management Rules & Procedures communicated by the company, including:
• Taking reasonable care of their own health, safety, and security.
• Taking reasonable care of the health, safety and security of persons that may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with their employer with respect to any instruction and/or actions taken by the employer to protect the employee and/ or comply with HSE and security requirements.
• Report to their immediate line manager any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk, hazard, or issue to an individual or the company and which they cannot correct themselves.
• Report all HSE and security incidents and work-related injuries.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace that supports the interest of HSE, security and welfare.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant working experience

Desired Requirements

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent
• 6 years of relevant working experience