Current Opportunities at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Job Summary

• The Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the optimization and efficiency of the organization’s supply chain operations.
• They are responsible for analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing insights to improve inventory management, logistics, procurement, and overall supply chain performance.
• The Supply Chain Analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance the organization’s competitiveness and profitability.
• The Supply Chain Analyst shall work closely with procurement and project teams to provide analytical and reporting capabilities in support of the function goals and objectives for the Group. S/he shall work closely with key entity stakeholders to collate, analyze and interpret data for management decision making.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement and reduce costs
• Generate Group procurement performance reports, reporting tools, KPIs, dashboards, and presentations to communicate insights and performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management.
• Build RG procurement functions capability in performance reporting across entities
• Assess RG supply chains, operating practices, processes, methods, to identify opportunities to optimize the same and advise initiatives to improve efficiencies
• Work with functional teams in the implementation of supply chain optimization projects
• Collaborate with IT and SAP system architects to develop a system or tools for gathering, interrogating and storing procurement data
• Coordinate the procurement team to develop and update the functional risk register. Be accountable for keeping the risk register across the group updated at all times. 
• Work with Finance to optimize the supplier payments process by designing an aged invoice tracker that helps identify areas of improvement and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Work with key functions i.e. finance in defining and sharing reports on activities impacting procurement
• Support on other strategic sourcing procurement activities as and when required
• Conduct site trainings on reporting requirements & objectives to supply chain teams and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies governing procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
• Stakeholder management: maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum, Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply chain management or Business related field
• Certifications in data analytics
• 5+ years practical experience in data analysis, dashboards, reporting,
• CIPS or similar qualifications is an added advantage
• Project Management skills and experience is an added advantage
• Proven experience as Supply Chain Analyst or similar role
• Excellent data mining, analysis skills and reporting skills
• Experience in using data to develop insights to improve supply chain process
• Enhanced numerical aptitude and logical thinker with above average attention to detail
• Ability to multitask – managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines
• Experience in creating dashboards for management reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Results driven, self-starter, independent, takes initiative
• Proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets, SQL tools and mathematical analysis and SAP ERP system
• Experience in Procurement and supply chain management is an added advantage

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Job Summary

•  The Senior Category Lead is a strategic role responsible for overseeing and managing specific category of spend for goods and services within the organization. They play a critical role in driving category strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and achieving cost savings while ensuring quality, innovation, and sustainability.
• Reporting to the Contracts & Procurement Lead, the role holders will be expected to ensure the successful implementation of centralized category procurement initiatives across the various Company Group entities.
• The role shall work closely with Unit procurement teams and end users to define and execute effective category strategies that will support both the short- and long-term business objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and category plans to meet RG objectives
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing, tendering, evaluations and contracting activities for assigned categories
• Design and implement category procurement transformation plans
• Forecasting and planning for requirements within assigned categories
• Work with end users to define scopes of requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their requirements, address their needs, and ensure effective communication and engagement throughout the category management process.
• Championing and actively driving cost reductions and avoidance opportunities
• Optimizing inventory in order to minimize working capital as well as holding costs
• Negotiating contracts terms for best commercial outcomes for RG
• Drafting contracts, with support of legal department, and issuance of amendments and change orders
• Supplier performance management for suppliers withing their respective areas
• Monitor category performance metrics, KPIs, and financial targets to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous performance optimization.
• Prepare regular reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate category performance and insights to key stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and other factors impacting the category.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies governing procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
• Data extraction and analysis in order to make recommendations for strategic sourcing and decision making
• Build organizational capacity through training and development to end users and procurement staff
• Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships internally with key user departments and management and externally with suppliers and contractors

Minimum, Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business-related field
• Technical / Engineering background and or experience is an added advantage
• 8+ years practical experience in Procurement and Supply Chain with 5 years in strategic sourcing and category procurement
• CIPS or similar qualifications is an added advantage
• Project Management skills and experience is an added advantage
• Analytical certifications will be an added advantage
• Strong background and understanding of strategic sourcing and category procurement in FMCG sectors
• Previous experience in managing different categories of spend; both technical and non-technical, direct and indirect
• Understanding of contract terms and experience in drafting contracts
• Procurement negotiations
• Contracts management pre and post award
• Good data analytics with strategic thinking
• Strong people, persuasion and influencing skills at all levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound ethics and integrity
• Results driven, self-starter, takes initiative and able to work independently to drive activities to completion
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in SAP ERP module

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Job Summary

• The C&P Lead is a strategic role responsible for leading and managing the procurement function within the organization. The role holder plays a critical role in developing and implementing procurement strategies, optimizing sourcing processes, consolidating group sourcing requirements and driving cost savings while ensuring quality, compliance, and supplier performance.
• The Procurement Lead collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to meet the organization’s procurement objectives and support its overall business goals.
• The role holder shall work closely with the Group Chief Procurement Officer to successfully implement the Procurement vision, goals and objectives for the Group. The role shall support the Category Procurement Transformation Project activities and work closely with the Project and Procurement teams as well as end users to implement effective strategies that will support both the short- and long-term business objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and Group procurement strategic plans
• Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments, and risk evaluations to identify opportunities, trends, and risks in the procurement landscape
• Support the CPO in leading the category procurement transformation project to conclusion and actualize the defined objectives
• Support the project team to develop, define and execute key strategic category plans
• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing, tendering and contracting activities for key categories
• Optimize procurement processes, systems, and workflows to streamline sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities
• Facilitate the audit of project procurement activities and compliance to procurement standards
• Build organizational capacity through training and development to end users and procurement staff on procurement best practices
• Implement cost management strategies and savings initiatives to achieve cost reductions, cost avoidance, and cost containment objectives.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and best commercial outcomes for the Group
• Oversee implementation of supplier performance management initiatives
• Oversee the implementation of procurement transformation programmes and activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies governing procurement activities.
• Oversee the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities across Group procurement activities
• Stakeholder management: Establish and maintain key relationships internally with peers and with key suppliers and contractors
• Collate monthly field reports and consolidate them into functional performance reports for senior leadership

Minimum, Qualifications and Skills

• A Masters Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business related field
• Strong background in strategic sourcing and supply chain management
• Experience in category procurement in FMCG sectors, managing different categories of spend; both technical and non-technical, direct and indirect
• Experience in contracts drafting, In-depth understanding of contract terms
• Contracts management pre and post award
• Experience leading and managing diverse teams in dispersed locations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound ethics and integrity
• Results driven, self-starter, independent, takes initiative
• Experience in SAP ERP module
• Proficient in MS Office
• Technical / Engineering background and or experience is an added advantage
• 12+ years practical experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management with 5+ years in strategic sourcing and category procurement
• CIPS or similar qualifications is an added advantage
• Project Management skills and experience is an added advantage