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Purchasing Manager/ Procurement Sourcing Leader:Steel Mill Manufacturing:*Please note this is not an aspirational hire this appointment is around eligibility and suitability rather than entitlement! Only professionals who has a background in procurement and sourcing specifically within the “Steel Industry” This role is open globally for the best talent. This role is not open to happy clickers and Easy Apply applicants who don’t bother to read defined briefs. The above is a prerequisite and is specifically designed to meet our client’s growth and leadership needs. Any profile/candidate who is shortsighted on attributes and past achievements for this opportunity will be ignored. The brief is written with a purpose for a reason.The Purchasing Procurement sourcing leader is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies by Category Management principles, tracking metrics to reduce cost, negotiating contracts, and managing vendors. In addition, the Purchasing Manager ensures that clear requirements, forecast market trends, risk mitigation, and collaboration with stakeholders’ initiatives are in place. This will be working with the region’s most innovative and fastest growing $1BN manufacturer.3. JOB DIMENSIONSNumber of Staff Supervised: Direct Reports: 13Financial Dimensions: USD120m per annum4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESSuppliers Evaluation and Selection.Identifying reliable, value-enabling suppliers that meet the Company’s specifications and requirements to provide competitive pricing whilst ensuring an uninterrupted supply of goods and services.Ensure that suppliers are evaluated in an ongoing fashion to meet the company’s specified requirements.Procurement & contracting: Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies by Category management principles regarding the cost-effective purchasing of MROS commodities.Establish supply agreements regarding contractable goods and services.Policies & Procedures: Establish and communicate procurement procedures, processes, and key performance areas for the purchasing department and monitor compliance with policies and procedures. ensuring work is conducted in a policy-compliant manner.The system enabled reporting and performance tracking. Through a mastery of the SAP Procurement system, ensure that the requirements of the Company are sourced and timeously delivered through SAP and Ariba-generated purchasing orders.Establish sourcing contracts within the SAP system regarding contractable purchases.Generate monthly management reports regarding key purchasing activities by making use of existing and developed SAP reports.Teamwork & Employee Excellence Enhance the work environment to promote and drive employee engagement and team effectiveness. Conduct annual performance appraisals and provide staff feedback regarding strengths, areas for improvement, and development opportunities. Establish KPIs for purchasing staff and ensure that these are aligned with the company’s strategy, mission, and vision. Complying with the group’s policies, HSE Management System, and Integrated Management System (ISO9001/14001/45001).Supporting the execution of Health, Safety, and Environment plans in the workplace according to HSE standards, company and country rules, and legal regulations.5. COMMUNICATIONInternal: Operational Units, Line Managers, Finance, Warehousing and Logistics External: Suppliers and other Government Departments.6. JOB COMPETENCIESDevelop standard working instructions/procedures for all Purchase activities for approval by the Chief Supply Chain Officer.7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLSBachelor’s degree in purchasing/supply chain management, Finance, or business administrationExperience within Steel manufacturing, metals, or heavy engineering.Preferred Experience:5 to 7 years of relevant purchasing and management experience in a Purchasing field ideally within heavy industrial manufacturing or Steel Industry. A track record of working as a buyer, category manager, sourcing, purchasing, and procurement management leading complex teams and dynamics.TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEM TOOLS & EXPERIENCE:MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, Success Factors, SAP Ariba, SAP ECC, MS PowerPoint 8. COMPETENCIESInventory management, Accounting & Finance principles, Proficiency in Work Safety & PPEs, Oral / Written communication skills & Teamwork, Personal motivation, Self-confidence / Trustworthiness & ethics, Planning and organizing Organizational skills, Results / Customer / Quality orientation, Flexibility/adaptability/ Resilience, Initiative/independence/responsibility, Market and Business Knowledge, International trading and business knowledge, Comprehensive understanding and experience in purchasing strategies and solutions, Knowledge of Shipping requirements. Why Eaton SAKS International Group Eaton SAKS International Group continues to disrupt the market with its agile, assertive approach to delivering tomorrow’s leaders today! We put our name on our promise and deliver every time, all of the time!Don’t take our word for it, challenge us. We will beat your Internal talent teams and HR teams every time on quality shortlist and fit for company! Our experts in Industry, Executive Partners, Consultants, Research Managers and Delivery Managers backed with the most advanced research capability, with offices across 44 countries, 124 Partners, 250+ Research professionals and our 8 exceptional CEO’s along most recognised network in the industry gives us this confidence and thought leadership.
