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The role ensures the uninterrupted supply of materials and equipment, optimal inventory levels, strong supplier relationships, cost effective procurement practices, and robust stock accountability.\nThe incumbent will lead procurement and inventory teams, drive commercial value through supplier negotiations, ensure stock accuracy and governance, and support operational delivery through effective planning and supply chain management.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcurement Management\n Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.\nManage the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing through to purchase\norder issuance and delivery.\nSource and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, service, capacity, and risk.\nLead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, payment terms, rebates,\nand service levels.\nManage RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.\nEnsure procurement activities comply with company policies and 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operational requirements while minimising working capital investment.\nManage inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and demand management processes.\nMonitor stock levels, reorder points, safety stock, and stock ageing.\nReview slow-moving, excess, obsolete, and damaged stock and implement corrective actions.\nEnsure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.\nDrive initiatives to improve inventory turns and stock utilisation.\nImplement inventory optimisation strategies across all warehouses and stock locations.\nWarehouse Governance & Control\nEnsure robust stock control procedures are implemented and adhered to.\nOversee cycle counts, stock counts, stock audits, and reconciliations.\nInvestigate and resolve stock variances and losses.\nEnsure physical stock security and safeguarding of company assets.\nMonitor warehouse operational performance and stock handling practices.\nEnsure compliance with stock issue, transfer, return, and receiving procedures.\nReview warehouse policies and continuously improve inventory processes.\nContractor & Field Stock Management\nEnsure stock issued to contractors and field teams is accurately tracked and accounted for.\nMonitor contractor-held inventory and stock balances.\nReview stock recoveries, returns, losses, and damaged materials.\nInvestigate unrecovered stock and implement recovery plans.\nEnsure accountability for company assets held by contractors and third parties.\nEstablish controls and reporting for contractor stock usage and consumption.\nCommercial & Financial Management\nDevelop procurement budgets and inventory forecasts.\nMonitor procurement spend against approved budgets.\nIdentify and deliver procurement savings opportunities.\nSupport cash flow optimisation through effective purchasing and inventor management.\nReview stock provisions, write-offs, and inventory adjustments.\nEnsure accurate inventory accounting and financial reporting.\nWork closely with Finance to support month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.\nAnalyse procurement and inventory KPIs and provide actionable recommendations.\nPlanning & Demand Management\nCollaborate with Operations, PMO, Build, Maintenance, and Commercial teams to forecast material requirements.\nDevelop procurement and inventory plans based on project forecasts.\nEnsure long-lead items are sourced and secured proactively.\nMonitor supply chain constraints and implement contingency plans.\nAlign procurement activities with business growth and project delivery requirements.\nGovernance, Compliance & Risk Management\nEnsure compliance with procurement policies, approval frameworks, and governance standards.\nManage procurement and stock-related audit requirements.\nMaintain accurate procurement and inventory records.\nEnsure contracts, supplier agreements, and documentation are up to date.\nIdentify and mitigate procurement, supplier, and inventory risks.\nMonitor compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements where applicable.\nDevelop business continuity plans for critical suppliers and materials.\nTeam Leadership\nLead and develop Procurement, Inventory, and Warehouse teams.\nEstablish clear objectives and performance expectations.\nDrive accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.\nConduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning.\nBuild succession plans and strengthen team capability.\nPromote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.\nReporting & Analytics\nDevelop and maintain procurement and inventory dashboards.\nPrepare weekly and monthly management reports.\nReport on:\nProcurement spends\nCost savings achieved\nSupplier performance\nStock holding values\nStock ageing\nInventory turns\nStock variances\nStock losses\nContractor stock recoveries\nForecast versus actual consumption\nPurchase order commitments\nProvide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.\nKey Performance Indicators 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