HEAD OF STRATEGIC SOURCING Full-time Job

1. Head of Strategic Sourcing (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Reports to: General Manager Finance

Objectives of the Job

• To execute procurement plans that support key business objectives and help increase
company profitability through greater value achieved through successful category
management.
• To lead the strategic sourcing effort to ensure value-driven results.
• To lead the team to create efficiencies across all spend categories, to minimise supply risks
with improved supplier relationship management, and give visibility to the company
spend.
• Identify and address areas of operational and cost inefficiencies to increase profitability
through optimisation.
• Provide leadership in the company’s supplier relationship management programme and
partner with key stakeholders to implement procurement processes and tools.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 9 years experience, with 5 year’s Strategic Sourcing experience preferably in a turn-around
environment.
• Experience leading a strategic sourcing team essential
• Proven contract management and supplier relationship management experience required.
• Proven negotiation ability with demonstrable results.
Legal Certification/ Professional Membership
• Membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage but is not required