Senior Associate Supply Management

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Manages end-to-end category sourcing needs for internal departments. Assists in managing suppliers, pre-award sourcing needs and post-award contract administration needs. Develops category and strategic sourcing plans.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

▪Identifies and manages suppliers for categories ensuring all supply related risks are mitigated.

▪Manages sourcing of categories for the organisation and its affiliate organizations.

▪Ensures compliance needs and expectations of decision-making personnel and committees are met.

▪Undertakes negotiations with suppliers and ensures value creation and cost saving targets are met.

▪Supports establishment of Agreements (One-time, Long-term, Framework and any other type).

▪Supports increase in Contract Coverage and reduction in Requisition to Order turnaround time.

▪Supports in administration of all agreements for multiple categories ensuring all parties meet full compliance and highest level of performance of the agreements.

▪Supports re-negotiations of all agreements.

▪Supports in managing internal and external stakeholders expectations.

▪Supports in development of annual category plans and ensures plans are executed on time.

▪Supports in development of category intelligence via detailed reporting and analysis

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

▪Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering

▪CIPS or equivalent certification preferable.

Minimum Experience:

▪2 year of experience in Supply Management