(Tax Free) Senior Procurement Manager – Electronics & PCB Commodity

Commodity Strategy Development: 

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive commodity strategy that drive value creation, cost savings and risk mitigation. 
• Monitor and analyses the commodity markets, global economic conditions, supplier landscapes, and industry benchmarks to inform strategy and decision-making. 
• Awareness and implementation of Commodity tools and process to create a robust strategy to support the dynamic landscape of the Organisation 
• Turn strategy into operational reality and drive results 

Team Leadership and Development: 

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Supply Chain professionals focused on strategic sourcing and commodity management. 
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth. 
• Support the Commodity Director with wider business initiatives 
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors. 

Strategic Sourcing and Execution: 

• Oversee the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including supplier selection, RFx process, contract negotiation and establishing strategic framework agreements for Direct Commodities requirements. 
• Ensure that all procurement activities align with the programs plans and its development, supporting the company’s long-term objectives and customers’ commitments. 

Contract Negotiation: 

• Lead the negotiation and establishment of long-term contracts and strategic framework agreements, ensuring they are in place to support the strategic goals of the organisation. 
• A solid understanding of negotiations strategies to secure favourable outcomes for the business 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Finance and Operations teams, to ensure alignment on the Commodity strategy and objectives. 
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operational and other relevant departments to set up contracts that facilitate seamless execution by the respective teams. 
• Good influencing skills and able to manage a variety of relationships both horizontally and vertically 
• Be a change agent for Supply Chain 
• Work closely with SCM Program Managers to ensure Procurement activities are actively monitored and provide comprehensive reports to ensure the Team socialise within the IPT.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: 

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the Commodity strategies and team performance. 
• Provide regular updates to Senior management on procurement activities, achievements and areas for improvement 
• Manage risk proactively within the Supply Chain incorporating the use of risk registers / Kraljic methods and regular review with high risk suppliers 
• Experience of implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques / tools with Suppliers (RMMs, Score Cards, Monthly Performance Reviews (MPRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Communication Plans, Supply Chain Resilience, etc)