Head of Procurement

We are trailblazers. We are innovative. We have technology running in our veins. Do we tick your boxes? Do you want to play a part in taking gaming technology to the next level? If yes, we’re looking for you

This is your opportunity to be part of the leading software house in the online gaming world. In our space, passionate, innovative and incredibly awesome teams create the best technology in the field, and each day is a chance to level up.

We're looking for a **Head of Procurement **to drive the strategic direction of the procurement function, establishing the frameworks, policies and practices required for sustainable, high-quality procurement of goods and services that supports the organisation's goals and objectives.

As Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for:
**Strategic Planning & Delivery**
- Development and execution of group-wide sourcing, procurement, category and supplier management strategies that supports the group, organizational and other functional strategies.
- Providing executive and senior leadership with reporting and insights on the organisation's sourcing, procurement and supplier management strategies, practices, benefits and risks.
- Identifying cost optimization opportunities and strategies to capitalise on these, improving the organization's bottom line.

**Supplier, Contract & Stakeholder Management**
- Leading contract negotiations with suppliers to ensure favourable terms and conditions for the organization.
- Establish the capabilities required for end-to-end contract lifecycle and supplier relationship management.
- Managing supplier risk by monitoring supplier performance, assessing their financial stability, and developing contingency plans.
- Managing internal stakeholder requirements and balancing demand with procurement objectives and priorities.

**People**
- Strategic workforce planning for procurement teams.
- Establishing and leading cross-functional task teams to deliver organisation-wide procurement initiatives.
- Planning, recruiting and managing leadership team capacity, ensuring the team is fully staffed and equipped with the resources and skillset required for team effectiveness.
- Managing team performance in line with our values and principles

**Knowledge Practice and Continuous Improvement**
- Establishing and improve ethical strategic sourcing, procurement, category and supplier management frameworks and practices that supports the group's operational requirements, sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.
- Ensuring company-wide awareness, integration and quality of procurement practices.
- Driving compliance with internal sourcing, procurement, contract, category and supplier management policies and practices as well as all external compliance requirements.
- Identifying and managing risks that may compromise the procurement strategy and service delivery.
- Continuously monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.

**Key Skills and Experience**:

- Minimum 8 years of experience in a comparable position
- People management experience
- Demonstrable experience of devising and implementing a global procurement strategy, building in governance of contracts and measurable tools to monitor performance/success
- Have a proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts
- Have a strong commercial acumen
- An MCIPS qualification or similar is preferred
- Experience in software licensing would be advantageous
- The ability to travel to international offices

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R100,000.00 - R175,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)