Head of Procurement

**Head of Procurement - (Head Office and Brits Plant)**:
**POSITION SNAPSHOT**:

- JobReq ID: 49030- Type of work: On site- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent- Full/Part Time: Full time- Location: Brits, ZA**OUR COMPANY**:
Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.

In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play.

Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region - in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.

At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.

In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.

We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.

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**Job Purpose**

The incumbent serves as a primary point of contact between a business and its suppliers. Identifies potential suppliers, screens them, and negotiates favorable payment terms with selected suppliers. Is responsible to monitor supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and to help make the supply procurement process as cost-effective and efficient as possible. Aside from dealing with external suppliers, the works with managers, project team, engineers, and EXCO within the company to engage in capital projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Planning, directing and coordinating the activities of sources and buyers in procurement of materials, products, and services.
- Providing efficient procurement and inventory control services.
- Securing the company’s requirements of materials, equipment, consumables and services in convenient quality, price and timing from the best sources locally and/or internationally in accordance with approved systems and regulations, and consequently contribute in the company resources optimization.
- Assists in the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, procedures and procurement charter in line with audit requirements
- Represents the company in negotiating contracts and formulating supplier agreements.
- Involved in the CAPEX tendering processing, sourcing suppliers and quotes, and ensure accuracy / appropriateness of products / services and pricing - Maintain effective supplier relationships and evaluate / audit suppliers frequently and ensure alignment to company policies
- Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders for services, products and equipment where applicable.
- Leadership of cross-functional teams across other Brits Business functions.
- Provide periodic reporting for management on Procurement, controls and processes.
- All such duties and / or activities assigned by management as and when required
- Rand measures: (Department budgets, operating costs controlled, sales revenue etc. State all figures on an annual basis for the current financial year):

- Cost Savings
- E-procurement where applicable.
- Provides input where required to the Accounts Payable teams / activities ensuring operational compliance with relevant procedures and regulations.
- Managing the skills ands competency development of the Brits procurement staff.
- Ensure alignment of Procurement practices to Company’s sustainability objectives.

**Qualifications**
- National Diploma minimum, in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Business Management or relevant qualification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, logistics, or business administration is preferable
- CIPS Certification advantageous
- 5 - 8 years minimum experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related role, within a manufacturing environment
- Proven track record in managing procurement team and commodities in an international company