Group Head of Procurement New

Executive Recruitment Firm Monroe Consulting is currently recruiting on behalf of an established GLC with a strong presence within the consumer, logistics and technology sector. Our distinguished client is currently hiring for a Group Head of Procurement to bring transformation to the organization.

You will also oversee supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement processes to support the organization's goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement transformation project - focused on cost reduction, service excellence, continuous improvement and integration of P2P processes and systems.
• Being a subject matter expert in procure to pay operating model, end to end process and metrics/ performance management.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure the availability of goods and services in line with business requirements.
• Advocate for digital and technology improvements and work with IT to implement or improve existing procurement technologies for additional productivity improvement.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions for the organization.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management on procurement activities and performance.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure procurement practices are compiled with firm guidelines and procedures.
• Manage contracts and ensure the arrangement of contracts is in place and safeguard the firm's interest.
• Lead major procurement activities, including evaluation, negotiation, contract, and award.
• Provide recommendations on Procurement strategies, processes & procedures leveraging on Analytics.
• Ensure procurement process are transparent, ethical, and compiled with the legal requirement and compliances policies.
• Provide leadership and direction to the procurement team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with Stakeholders/Business Units in identifying cost effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in terms of procurement competitiveness and processes.
• Enjoy working in a fast-moving transformation journey.
• Adapt, simply and act quickly based on the business needs.
• Quick to adapt, have a sense of urgency and act quickly based on the business needs.
• Keep abreast with the latest development laws and advise impact to business.
• Must take pride in your ability to build strong business/stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with Internal & External stakeholders on communicating effectively regarding Procurement process and procedures

Job Requirements:

• Tactical and process-oriented problem solving
• Strong professional experience in Procurement functions or Supply Chain functions
• Prior managerial experience in Sourcing & Procurement, experience in strategic sourcing, and procure to pay transformation.
• Experience in leading team members on activities such as as-is process and maturity assessment, technology evaluation, opportunity identification, business case and roadmap creation and implementation of recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams.
• Good team player, strategic thinking, decision making & analytical skills.