Head of Supply Chain Management

Key Responsibilities

Strategic SCM Leadership

• Define the overall vision and roadmap for the supply chain and procurement function
• Build and continuously improve a scalable SCM structure aligned with enterprise needs
• Establish clear organizational roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines
• Drive a culture of innovation, value creation, and business partnership within SCM

Category Management

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business priorities
• Lead market intelligence and spend analysis to identify optimization opportunities
• Oversee category performance metrics and sourcing pipelines

Sourcing & Procurement

• Design and lead RFP/RFQ processes in coordination with business stakeholders
• Ensure fair, transparent, and timely sourcing in line with internal policies
• Champion digital procurement initiatives and ERP optimization

Governance, Policy & Compliance

• Establish and maintain procurement policies, SOPs, and delegation of authority
• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory requirements
• Build and manage procurement control frameworks to ensure audit readiness
• Serve as the internal authority on sourcing ethics and governance adherence

Vendor Management

• Define the vendor lifecycle strategy, from onboarding to performance monitoring
• Ensure risk classification and governance of key and strategic vendors
• Manage vendor escalations, relationships, and long-term capability development

Contract Management

• Negotiate and administer procurement contracts in collaboration with Legal

Financial Oversight & Value Delivery

• Lead commercial evaluations, cost benchmarking, and value-for-money assessmentsDrive measurable cost savings and efficiency improvement targets annually
• Ensure timely PO issuance, accruals, and alignment with budget forecasts

ERP Integration & Digital Enablement

• Oversee integration and enhancement of procurement modules in ERP (e.g., D365 BC)
• Champion automation of procurement workflows, analytics, and dashboards

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build a high-performing SCM team through mentorship and professional development
• Define KPIs, monitor team performance, and ensure skill-building across levels
• Drive succession planning and hiring for functional excellence

Person Specifications

• 10 – 15 years of relevant experience in SCM with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, finance or related field
• Deep knowledge of procurement strategy, governance, ERP systems (esp. D365 BC), and contract management 
• Demonstrated ability to align SCM with business strategy, lead teams, and drive transformation 
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and risk management capabilities
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills 
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen 
• High attention to detail and process discipline 
• Ability to manage multiple categories and priorities 
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration 
• Excellent time management and ability prioritize work allocated to ensure timely delivery
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work.