Experienced and Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive the Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) across function for our renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, track, and report on procurement KPIs to measure cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, and process efficiency.
- Design, implement, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide leadership with clear, real-time insights into procurement performance.
- Lead the rollout and optimization of ERP systems to enhance sourcing workflows, ensure data integrity, and improve spend transparency.
- Support the development and execution of category strategies, supplier evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver sustainable value creation.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for infrastructure-based renewable energy projects.
- Manage supplier sourcing, qualification, and onboarding processes.
- Ensure material and service procurement aligns with project budgets, timelines, and quality requirements.
- Lead negotiations for major supply and service contracts with vendors, EPCs, and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with legal teams to draft and finalize procurement contracts with appropriate risk mitigation clauses.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial guidelines, and industry standards.
- Work closely with project management, engineering, and construction teams to align procurement plans with project milestones.
- Oversee delivery schedules and logistics to support seamless construction activities.
- Provide procurement input during budgeting, cost estimation, and tender submission phases.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier performance based on KPIs (e.g., delivery, cost, quality).
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to ESG, legal, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement operations.
- Prepare procurement reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and progress updates.
- Support ERP systems rollout to enhance sourcing workflows, ensure data integrity, and improve spend transparency.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in procurement, with at least 8 years in Strategic sourcing.
- Expertise in Procurement KPI & dashboard reporting
- Strong vendor management capabilities.
- Work under a structured procurement governance framework, ensuring strict adherence to policies, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Coaches and develops procurement team members, enhancing their capabilities in strategic sourcing, contract management, and stakeholder communication.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure project timelines, logistics, and supply chain dependencies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
