Lead, Supply Chain at Workforce Group

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Design, develop and implement supply chain frameworks and processes, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Define purchasing policies and secure Executive Management approval for same.
• Secretary of the Contracts Committee with the responsibility for the entire contracting process including ITT, RFP/RFQ, execution of Commercial evaluation, etc.
• Secure value for money for all contract activities from pre-contract to post contract and to close out stage.
• Develops and maintains adequate vendor documentation and/or specification on sources of supply, costs, delivery, vendor performance ratings, and quality requirements.
• Conduct regular market surveys to identify potential vendors and obtain competitive prices for all categories of products and services to be purchased.
• Build and maintain an effective database for tracking accredited distributors, stockists and equipment suppliers.
• Timely sourcing for and ordering items at the right price and fit for purpose.
• Oversees and carries out processes involved in raising purchase orders.
• Responsible for ensuring proper controls are observed for purchases.
• Develops accreditation guidelines for suppliers based on quality standards of the company.
• Defines purchasing policies, particularly for key supplies and suppliers.
• Anticipates future needs of the company and ensures that those needs are met at an optimum price.
• Maintains adequate vendor documentation and/or specification on sources of supply, costs, delivery, vendor performance ratings, and quality requirements.
• Map and identify opportunities to improve supply and demand management.
• Responsible for contract drafting and contract management.
• Manage supplier performance including SLA’s and other contract deliverables.
• Develops post-contract evaluation methodology to ensure logic and completeness in vendor evaluation process.
• Prepares post-contract evaluation report and advises vendor of post-contract evaluation.
• Effectively collaborate and engage with key stakeholders such as business owners, suppliers and procurement team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or any other related Degree.
• Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.
• 12+ years of working experience within the field of Supply chain/logistics and Contracts & Procurement, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in supervisory or managerial capacity.

Job Profile:
Our ideal candidate for the Lead, Supply Chain position should possess the following attributes:

• Ability to operate and practice within our professional code of conduct and POL core values (Professionalism, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Accountability and Respect).
• Strong background in Supply Chain management; deep knowledge of contracts, procurement and logistics best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven ability to influence stakeholders and maximize value to the organization.
• Strong ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong background is project management, process design, development and implementation.
• Ability to conceptualize, develop and update contracting business processes for efficient and effective supply chain management, in line with global industry best practices.
• Ability to document and articulate clear and comprehensive management reports.
• Demonstrate integrity and transparency at all times.