Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role : The Procurement Manager will lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities for a diversified African Group with operations across mining, engineering, construction, and other industrial businesses . The role will be responsible for managing procurement portfolio covering direct and indirect materials, MRO, CAPEX, equipment, spare parts, services, and project-related requirements , with a strong focus on cost optimization, supply continuity, quality, commercial value, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across the Group's diversified industrial operations.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO, CAPEX, equipment, services, and project-related requirements.
• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from requirement review through supplier selection, negotiation, purchase order placement, expediting, and delivery.
• Ensure timely availability of critical materials, equipment, and services to support uninterrupted business and project operations.
• Manage a high-value procurement portfolio while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and overall commercial value.

2. Tendering & Commercial Management

• Manage the complete sourcing and tendering cycle, including:
• Prepare detailed commercial comparisons and recommendations for management approval.
• Ensure procurement decisions are commercially competitive, technically compliant, and aligned with approved budgets.

3. Supplier Development & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, prequalify, and develop reliable local and international suppliers.
• Strengthen the vendor base to increase competition, reduce dependency on single sources, and mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, market research, and capability assessments.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed quality, cost, delivery, service, and contractual requirements .
• Drive corrective actions and supplier improvement initiatives where required.

4. Cost Optimisation & Strategic Analysis

• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, consolidation, and strategic sourcing.
• Analyse market trends, commodity prices, supplier capabilities, and regional supply markets.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on supplier benchmarking, cost comparisons, and total cost of ownership.
• Lead negotiations to achieve the best possible commercial outcomes without compromising quality or supply continuity.

5. Negotiation & Contract Management

• Lead high-value commercial negotiations with suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, service levels, contractual conditions, and other commercial terms.
• Review and manage procurement-related contracts and agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual obligations and supplier commitments are properly monitored and administered.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with engineering, production, maintenance, operations, finance, logistics, and project teams .
• Ensure procurement requirements are aligned with technical specifications, project schedules, budgets, and operational priorities.
• Support project and operational teams in planning critical and long-lead procurement requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics and freight teams to ensure smooth and timely movement of goods across international locations.

7. International Procurement & Logistics

• Manage international sourcing and procurement activities from global supply markets.
• Ensure effective application of Incoterms, including EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, and DDP .
• Coordinate commercial and procurement aspects of international shipments, freight, insurance, customs, and delivery requirements.
• Manage procurement transactions involving payment instruments such as Letters of Credit (LCs) and other agreed payment terms.
• Ensure timely expediting of critical materials and equipment.

8. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, approval procedures, governance requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and audit requirements.
• Maintain proper procurement documentation and ensure transparency throughout the sourcing process.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply-chain risks.
• Ensure appropriate approval and delegation procedures are followed for all purchasing commitments.

9. Reporting & Management Information

• Prepare and present procurement reports and management dashboards.
• Monitor and report on:
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• End-to-End Procurement
• Tendering & RFQ/RFP Management
• Techno-Commercial Evaluation
• High-Value Commercial Negotiation
• Supplier Development & Performance Management
• CAPEX, MRO & Project Procurement
• International Procurement & Logistics
• Incoterms & Letters of Credit
• Contract Administration
• Cost Optimisation & Spend Analysis
• Supply Risk & Continuity Management
• ERP / Procurement Systems
• Advanced MS Excel & Management Reporting
• Strong Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Desired Candidate Profile

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline . Professional qualifications such as CIPS, CPSM, MBA, or equivalent will be an advantage.

Experience: 10 15+ years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience . Minimum 5 years in a managerial or senior procurement role . Experience managing procurement for a diversified industrial group or multi-business organization . Strong exposure to sectors such as mining, power generation, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry . Experience managing high-value CAPEX, MRO, equipment, project procurement, and international sourcing . Prior experience supporting African operations or emerging markets will be a significant advantage. Working Experience of a regional or corporate procurement hub such as Dubai is mandatory