Head, Supply Chain Management @KingMakers

Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:


Procurement Management:

• Collaborative demand planning with user teams and stakeholders
• Analyse and negotiate contractual agreements, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of the company
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, purchase and fulfilment
• Monitor and analyse procurement metrics to identify areas for improvement
• Drive the Procurement rights in operational deliverables including the rights to fair competition, professional development, transparency, effective communication and ethical behaviour
• Advocate for Customer service by enforcing the Five rights of purchasing (right product, quantity, quality, place and time)
• Steer budget compliance in collaboration with the Finance team
• Review and approve purchase orders in line with the Financial Delegation of Authority documentation procurement-related documentation and justified source documents
  
  

Vendor Management:

• Mitigate supply risk by having alternative supply sources for each critical item
• Perform post-delivery, periodic vendor evaluations, communicate feedback and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Manage the onboarding / due diligence (and deboarding process) in accordance with approved Procurement policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and consultancy with respect to company, regulatory and Procurement policies
• Conduct Vendor site visitations as part of modalities to ensure operational efficiency
• Coordinate with team HODs to align vendor management with overall business objectives
• Vendor database rationalisation
  
  

Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

• Identify and assess potential risks across the supply chain, including supplier-related, logistical, operational, and financial risks plus develop strategies to mitigate them
• Participation in audit cycles inclusive of information management and implementation of audit feedback
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to implement risk management measures
• Monitor the maintenance of supply chain records in designated virtual locations
  
  

Inbound and Outbound Logistics

• Oversee the planning and coordination of inbound and outbound logistics activities
• Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Coordinate with carriers and third-party logistics providers to ensure service levels
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any delays
• Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping
• Address and resolve any logistics-related issues or discrepancies
  
  

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory turnover rates and adjust reorder points as necessary
• Work with the Inventory team to analyse inventory data to forecast demand and prevent stockouts or overstock situations
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate with the warehousing team to ensure proper storage and handling of goods
• Develop and manage inventory policies and procedures
• Evaluate and improve inventory processes to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Optimize inventory storage and layout to improve accessibility and efficiency
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment of inventory
  
  

Business Support

• Governance: Develop and formulate purchasing procedures and practices as required and provide guidance to stakeholders on application of same
• Collaborate with team leads / HODs in the capacity of tactical business partner on process management, cost savings, reduction and avoidance initiatives
• ERP utilization and administration for the Procurement, Inventory and Vendor modules
• Support the budgeting process rand financial planning as related to the supply chain processes
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance via goal setting and performance management cycles
• Coordinate routine reports
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the supply chain team
  
  

Main Contacts

Internal – All Departments and Central Departments.

External – Vendors, Auditors and interested external stakeholders.

What You Need for This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIPS, APICS, and so on) is a plus
• At least 8 years’ cognate experience in Banking, FinTech or Telecoms
• Flexibility in Thinking: Ability to adapt and adjust strategies based on evolving supply chain conditions and challenges
• Effective Communication: Proficiency in clearly communicating, both verbally and in writing, with senior executives and C-Level individuals
• Business Acumen and Corporate Governance: Solid understanding of business principles and governance practices relevant to supply chain management
• Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams to achieve supply chain objectives and drive continuous improvement
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, Excel), financial modelling tools)
• Attention to details and accuracy
  
  

How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:

As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be:

• Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.
• Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results oriented team players.
• Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.
• Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what’s important. The bigger we think, the more we inspire, the better the outcome.
• Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution. We are pragmatic and always strive to do more with less.
• Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO. Without doing, there is no progress, we can always change direction but only if we start moving. Fast beats slow.
• Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation. No job too small.
• Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working. We maintain perspective as best as we can, and together, we celebrate our successes.

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