Senior Procurement Manager

The Senior Procurement Manager position is a strategic role requiring an individual to possess good leadership skills, take charge in driving cost reductions and optimizing supply chain strategies, excellent organizational skills; good understanding of motor repairs processes, as well as the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels, to promote mutually beneficial business relationships.

The Senior Procurement Manager communicates with suppliers regarding various projects within the Claims Division, Underwriting, Pricing, Finance, and service contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures to obtain the most cost effective and quality products and services for dedicated projects. This position offers the opportunity for substantial career development and will collaborate closely with Claims, Project Management, Tracking of Claims initiatives and Procurement Management.

Tasks & Accountabilities
- Prepare and manage a variety of commodities, services, and in close cooperation with the claim’s teams and project sponsor.
- Guide and support process efficiencies with assessment across all commodities, particularly motor repairs
- Manage a team of Regional Motor Quality Control Managers and Non -Claims Procurement
- Management and controlling of the Claims Initiatives on both Motor and Property portfolios.
- Play a role in the management of the Motor Associations
- Lead the negotiation of costs, and terms and conditions with Suppliers and Subcontractors based on the company’s standards, guided by the company’s policies and Legal standards.
- Lead Project related claims and non-claims procurement activities, in close cooperation with company with the company’s project management methodologies.
- Receive and review requisitions, examining for correctness and verifying budget availability.
- Ensure that suppliers meet or exceed the Company’s quality and project standards, including documentation, workmanship, cost, and schedule.
- Assist the Claims team in defining the KPAs for service providers.
- Review commercial terms of quotations and prepare analysis of conformity to Company’s standards and provide negotiating strategy recommendations. Prepare quotation overviews and documentation required.
- Expedite execution of projects and ensures timely delivery, including support of implementation activities.
- Support supplier related Quality, Change and Claims Management.
- Document and report project related purchasing activities to Senior Management
- Participate in procurement and related project meetings.
- Maintain Project Procurement Plan and consult with all relevant stakeholders.
- Research and qualify suppliers in accordance with the Company’s procedures and guidelines.
- Monitor supply chain and supplier performance; while maintaining constant communication with suppliers to identify process, product, and service improvement opportunities; seek, document, and realize cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience
- B Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business B Degree or Equivalent.
- 5 -10 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in financial services.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in Project Management
- Strong Negotiation skills; Experience in Contract Development; familiarity with standard terms and conditions.
- Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment, with both a sense of both urgency and thoroughness.
- Professional, positive, and energetic attitude; excellent interpersonal communication skills: ability to relate well to contacts inside and outside the organization.
- Proven ability to build rapport easily and foster productive business relationships. Commitment Required. Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.

Commitment Required.
- Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.

Desired:

- High degree of computer literacy, including use of various software tools; advanced proficiency in MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook
- SAP, TIA or equivalent ERP systems experience.
- CPM Certification or equivalent is a plus.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: project management, quality management and short-term insurance.
- Experience is managing BBBEE scorecard objectives and outcomes will be advantageous