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Job Summary
The Supply Chain Manager owns and efficiently manages the demand and supply planning function of the group Procurement function for specific categories and/or Business Unit. Responsible for all the strategic sourcing and oversees all operational aspects of professional procurement of products/services meeting the specified needs of the business at most competitive commercial terms.
- Plays a key role in shaping the Procurement agenda with regards to Savings, Cash and Cost and Risk Management Job Responsibilities 1 Ensure utilizing all economies of scale and best practices for short and long term procurement.
- Lead the delivery of the savings and operating cash flow program in his/her Categories, Cluster and/or Business Unit Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness Develop and make use of competitive insights to shape strategies that counter competitive threats.
- Effectively engage in maintaining all external networks, and continuously builds alliances that will enhance Business’ competitive advantage.
- Remove organizational barriers to delivering exceptional internal and/or external customer service.
- Practice role model behaviour aligned with the operating framework.
- Responsible to manage and optimize the financial and budgetary requirements as required.
- Identifies metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
- Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities Drive continuous improvement, work simplification and the elimination of non-value-added work.
- Drive operational excellence in demand and supply planning.
- Job Responsibilities 2 Additional Responsibilities 3 Job Knowledge & Skills comprehensive understanding of supply chain principles, logistics operations, and inventory management to optimize the flow of goods and services.
- Strong analytical abilities to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.
- Familiarity with supply chain technologies and software systems to streamline processes, track shipments, and manage inventory effectively.
- Leadership and team management skills to lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks, and foster collaboration to achieve supply chain objectives and goals.
- ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
- Job Experience Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus Competencies Risk Management L4 Materials Management L4 Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO) L4 E-Procurement Tools L4 Purchasing Benchmarking L4 Build High-Performing Teams Provide Direction Agility AI Fluency Leadership_321977503 Quality_321977507 Resilience Education Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics related course or Business Administration