We are a strategic partner for delivering a full range of basic to complex processes from our eight delivery centers across South Africa, employing 4000+ people.

To lead the procurement operations within our clients Shared Services Operations. The Senior Group Manager is responsible for strategy and performance of Procurement Operations (including delivering on Transformation and RPA/Digital initiatives), as well as leading the Procurement Operations team.

This is the Lead position in Procurement Operations. The incumbent is expected to have 15 – 20 years of Process, Domain and relevant industry experience, specifically in the areas such as Source to Pay, Finance and Accounting Process Management.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in the areas such as Source to Pay and Finance Process Management.
• Must have worked in a Client facing environment and in a Senior Leadership role for at least 10 years ERP implementation
• Process improvement experience (Six Sigma, Agile exposure)
• Knowledge of Procurement technology platforms and systems
• Strong understanding of Source to Pay processes in captive / client environment.
• Very good exposure to ERP implementation / environment as a user; especially SAP and Ariba
• Expertise to include, amongst others Source-to-Pay, Master Data Management, Reporting, Analytics, Sourcing, Market Intelligence.
• Management of outsourced procurement and finance and accounting services
• Data driven action orientation, with strong reporting, data analysis, presentation skills, and organizational abilities

Preferred:

• Knowledge of project and program management
• ERP implementation experience
• Process improvement experience / Certification
• Good knowledge of technology platforms and systems
• Consensus building skills

Other Specific Requirements:

• High energy/ passion for growth / go-getter
• Global exposure – having managed Service Delivery for Multi-geography Client operations
• Excellent communication and Presentation skills
• Ability to influence Senior stakeholders
• Ability to build strong client partnerships
• Ability to lead and build efficient delivery teams
• Ability to work in pressurized environment with minimum supervision
• Strategic thinking and Problem solving