JOB SUMMARY
The GPM is responsible for managing the Procurement department, providing leadership and managing the activities of the procurement coordinators.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Develop and implement procurement strategy to ensure long term goals and organizational objectives are achieved.
2. Management of the procurement departmental budget, ensuring that forecasts are accurate and adhered to.
3. Develop an effective working relationship with user departments and assist them in articulating their procurement and distribution needs
4. Direct procurement departments processes which include planning of procurement of commodities and services in compliance with JHLregulations ensuring the achievement of best value for money. 
5. Management of inventory planning for all raw materials in order to achieve efficient materials flow and meet user needs
6. Contribute to org’s strategic planning and implementation 
7. Preparation of relevant management information for use across and outside the organization and the design and delivery of Key Performance Indicators
8. Raise the performance of Managers in the department, creating a culture of shared leadership and ownership of processes
9. Ensure Suppliers are held to account on their deliverables
10. Develop and maintain highly effective internal and external communications
11. Review and draw up leases, sub award contracts and vendor contracts
12. Liaising with Legal Counsel in legal matters
13. Work with user departments at reducing costs associated with the supply chain
14. Management, development, mentoring and coaching of the supply chain team
15. Liaise with Risk and Compliance department in ensuring compliance with JHL rules and regulations and ensuring that audit recommendations are implemented 
16. Ensure that all records and documents pertaining to Supply Chain are maintained according JHL policies
17. Contribute to improving performance as part of senior management team
18. Constantly look out for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities for the department and the organization 
19. Any other duties assigned by the MD

Qualifications

• A Post Graduate Degree in Business or Social Science.
• A University degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field. An MBA is preferred.
• Full professional qualifications in CIPS or equivalent
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a senior management role in a busy procurement department.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and familiar with ERP systems 
• Problem-solving skills and an ability to work on both on a tactical and strategic level
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Membership to professional body is desirable.
• People and performance management skills such as coaching and mentoring.
• The ability to motivate and lead a team 
• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Key Competencies

• Results focused:  Move focus from analysis to action; show persistence to overcome obstacles; take immediate action to solve problems; ensure follow through
• Develop others:  give people challenging assignments to develop their capabilities; provide timely coaching, instruction and feedback, create an environment where failure is seen as an opportunity to learn
• Drive Change & Innovation: Act with urgency for continuous improvement and with a bias towards action; promote development of breakthrough solutions; embrace and advocate innovations that improve results.
• Customer Service Orientation: see JHL from the client point of view; keep client needs paramount when making decisions and taking action; think beyond current client base; understand the forces that impact JHL, those we serve and those we could serve in the future. (Client refers to all internal/external stakeholders and customers. This should be more clearly defined by manager and employee, as appropriate).