Manager, Central Procurement

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the development and management of all procurement activities for assigned projects. Working closely with project managers and other stakeholders, they will ensure that all procurement activities are aligned with project objectives. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with company policies and procedures and are conducted in a manner that is fair and transparent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain budgets for the purpose of auditing, forecasting, variance reduction, and introducing new products for production
• Constructing and maintaining tender packages for all regions for new and existing suppliers, and new models
• Continually update and maintain standard budgetary contracts including scopes of work, specifications, pricing, terms and conditions.
• Manage ERP architecture, update budget pricing, and update supplier allocations
• Forecasting requirements for materials and labour and costs for all projects that are underway, projected, and anticipated.
• Lead cost control initiatives from design through operational efficiencies.
• Direct material sourcing to ensure materials on time, add value, reduce cost, and are consistent to stakeholder requirements.
• Manage inventory levels and logistics for directly sourced materials
• Knowledge of current and upcoming legislation and a strong working knowledge of contract law
• Coach and mentor team; develop a succession plan; identify and develop the next generation of managers and leaders in the organization
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION