Job Description

The role of the Purchasing Development Manager will lead the execution of global functional improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement function. You will lead the development and deployment of major transformation projects and / or process development and deployment.

What You Will Be Doing

The key accountabilities of this role are:

• Processes and Procedures - Lead the development, improvement and deployment of global purchasing processes, policies, templates and tools for the area of Procurement you are aligned to ensuring that they are fully integrated into the company's operating system(s).
• Communication - Lead the communication and execution of the strategy and policies relating to Procurement for the area of Procurement you are aligned to.
• Reporting – Lead and co-ordinate operational reporting and data integrity as per the requirements of the business.
• Change Management – For the area of Procurement you are aligned to, lead the development and deployment of functional change management projects across the Procurement function.
• Reporting – For the area of Procurement you are aligned to, lead and co-ordinate reporting as per the requirements of the function.
• Programme management - Provide structure and governance to ensure the effective deployment of projects. Must be able to develop comprehensive workable issue solutions in complex situations.
• Stakeholder Management - Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function in order to integrate functional priorities.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will have experience in:-

• BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience.
• Record delivering results.
• Ability to innovate and drive a bold approach.
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working.
• Working across different areas of the business to manage stakeholders and influence.
• Understanding procurement processes, systems and data.
• Programme and project management experience would be advantageous.
  
  

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

19 Mar 2025; 00:03