Head, Procurement

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role will report to the leader of Shared Services and will be an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to collaboratively develop our organization's procurement function enterprise wide. The ideal candidate should possess strategic thinking capabilities and a deep understanding of procurement systems, processes and supplier management. The Procurement Manager will assume a pivotal role in optimizing costs, ensuring the timely procurement and contracting of services and goods including implementation of any necessary systems. Organization spend is more than $100M and this role would source and identify strategic suppliers, set preferred supplier arrangements, nurture key supplier relationships, conduct supplier performance evaluations, coach internal business partners and work across the organization to ensure procurement needs are met.

The successful candidate can be based in either Ghana, Kenya or Rwanda office.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Design the change process and communication to formally establish the procurement function within the Foundation.
• Formulate and implement procurement strategies, policy, controls and delegation of authorities with procurement overseeing the entire cycle from initial proposal to product/services delivery.
• Develop and maintain a preferred supplier list. Maintain a contract database to manage all contracts, including templates and renewals.
• Conduct market and supplier research, understand market dynamics and value for money goals, translate into organization best practices and collaborate to evolve organizational strategies.
• Develop and maintain a procurement item catalogue and establish cost categories for standard purchases.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to deliver best in class products and services, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
• Negotiate key contracts.
• Evaluate and adopt technology solutions to enhance tracking and reporting, including Service Now and Workday as core enablers.
• Develop training and craft communication of such to inform Foundation of the Procurement processes, ensure adherence to policy and controls and build procurement capabilities.
• Manage strategic procurement plan and give input on tactical purchasing activities (such as contract management and accounts payable).
• Business case presentation preparation includes running RFQs/RFPs/EOIs etc.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers and vendors, coaching internal business partners.
• Monitor purchasing activities, ensuring business and system processes are aligned for efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, tax, and legal requirements in all procurement activities.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to analyse large data sets, identify trends, and generate meaningful reports for informed decision-making.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or any related field.
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, preferably within a medium to large retail, manufacturing, or supply chain organization.
• Experience in International procurement strategies, supply chain management, negotiations, and Vendor relationship management.
• Previous negotiation experience is a must. Project management experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Workday (ERP), Service Now.
• Familiarity with best-in-class contract life cycle and risk management systems.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.

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