Global Procurement Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB AND OBJECTIVES

• Provide direction, guidance and manage the day to day operations in the Global Procurement team.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of direct materials and services necessary to support our operations.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

KEY DUTIES

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  Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and motivate a team of procurement category specialists, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Set clear goals and personal objectives for the team, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team.
• Operational Procurement
• Oversee all aspects of the procurement process, including requisition processing, purchase order management, and supplier invoicing.
• Define clear objectives, targets, and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of suppliers.
• Category Management:
• Provide knowledge to support the development of category strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with business requirements and objectives.
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers through rigorous evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and value-added initiatives.
• Cost Optimization and Savings:
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions where no contract is in place.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and savings
• Track and report cost savings achieved through negotiation, consolidation, and process improvements.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats to the supply chain, such as supplier instability, geopolitical factors, or regulatory changes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Cross Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, marketing, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather input, provide updates, and address concerns related to material shortages or issues.

• Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations, and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Travel for supplier visits and conferences as required.

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

COMPANY

REQUIREMENTS

QUALITY

REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure compliance with all quality systems regulatory requirements such as, but not limited to, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP, MDD (93/42/EEC) and MDR (EU 2017/745)
• Responsible for addressing issues within the QMS without undue delay as evidenced by on time completion of actions on the Single Action Tracker (SAT)

EH&S REQUIREMENTS

• Create a safety culture and safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety regulatory requirements
• Provide recourse to meet Environmental Health and Safety goals
• Maintain defined organization Environmental Health and Safety competencies
• Ensure related Risk Assessments are completed, accidents raised and action hazards

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  QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE