PURPOSE

Responsible for leading the Procurement and Logistics team, driving for procurement efficiency of APMT in SCCT while driving engagement and excellency as Procurement professionals. Core focus is on enabling agility and reliability of our Terminal operations to deliver a valuable customer experience.

The position is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services, and driving optimal supplier performance to support operational efficiency and value for money To achieve this key focus will be on developing and implementing a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of SCCT terminal and the regional procurement organisation to add value, mitigate supply chain risks and deliver cost savings. Furthermore, it requires to develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships, and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. Lead and manage the team in SCCT to ensure high engagement, development of talent and work alongside the leadership team in contributing to overall business objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Owner of maximizing performance alignment and career growth of the SCCT Procurement team and talents throughout consistent, regular and valuable performance and career conversations, enabling high individual engagement and meaningful contribution. 

• Manages SCCT OPEX spend portfolio. Adapts, implements, and executes Global, Regional and Terminal Procurement strategy and within any element of procurement, category or spend area. Guides the team to run complex procurement projects successfully across a wide range of functions and through one or more teams of procurement professionals. 

• Enable and support APMT CAPEX initiatives across the Terminal together with the Global APMT Procurement team to achieve competitiveness and timely delivery of milestones and commitments (with governments, authorities, etc.). Responsible of Procurement team’s tender results, stakeholder management, evaluation, and supplier selection. Ensuring proper vendor evaluation and determination of most cost-effective solutions related to the project/initiative. Install adequate processes and controls to achieve transparency in procurement policies for supplier selection. 

• Drives the plan to achieve P&L savings and Cost Improvement plans in the Terminal. Leads the team to reach improvement on overall times of the supply chain process from Purchase Request (PR) approval to product/service delivery.

• Drives and establishes frameworks to improve and maintain compliance on sourcing, supply chain and contract processes. Propels adherence and institution of methodologies to maintain a proper and continuous alignment with internal policies, code of conducts, segregation of duties, Control Manual and Procurement Standards procedures.                                    

• Develops and implements a collaboration plan with Asset Maintenance (AM) in the Terminal to optimize supply chain, improve spare parts availability, inventory management, improving inventory turn and delivery times. Join forces with Asset Maintenance to ensure proper inventory control system is in place to carefully monitor stock positions, reorder levels & obsolescence of stock. Cooperates with warehouse teams to ensure stock of critical material is kept at hand to minimize urgent purchases. Responsible for the logistic/import process of services, spare parts and equipment sourced abroad throughout the Terminal. 

• Maintains rapport and strong business relationships with vendors in the Terminal. Evolve strategic suppliers in the Terminal – aligned with Global Supplier Relationship Management program - allowing for higher valuable set-ups and performance management enabling supply chain efficiencies, high deliverable of On Time – In Full (OTIF), issue resolution and reliable and visible lead teams.

• Liaises within Procurement team and different functions on a regional and/or global level to mature the overall function, finding opportunities to consolidate spend across regions ensuring spent is leveraged in the most efficient way. Actively searches for synergies for continuous improvement.

• Lead continued transformation, supporting initiatives and creating opportunities for development and growth

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in heading procurement/supply chain. 

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance, engagement and development.

• Demonstrable experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies, policies, processes and supply chain effectiveness.

• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.

• Proven contract management and supplier relationship management experience.

• Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.

• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate, influence others and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.

• Ability to lead complex and manage projects within budget and expected timelines while showcasing efficient stakeholder management.

• Knowledgeable of Procurement practices and principles, supply chain and inventory management.

• Proven exercise sound business judgment to set direction and establish priorities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

• Financially astute with experience of managing budgets.

• Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English.