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• Develop and implement the SCM strategy and
  framework.
• Develop a risk management framework for
  SCM and work with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team to mitigate
  risks that may affect operations of the SCM function.
• Take lead in the development and
  implementation of the annual inventory management and procurement plans
  for the organisation.
• Ensure that policies and processes within
  the SCM function are adhered to and updated periodically to address the
  needs of the business in line with the ERM framework.
• Develop fit-for-purpose contracting
  strategies that match project objectives.
• Execute the role of secretariat to the
  Procurement Committee.
• Steer the development and update of a
  supplier list for all goods and services of the Company and ensure that it
  is approved by the Procurement Committee and Senior Management Team.
• Develop innovative contracting approaches
  consistent with category strategies, business requirements and value
  objectives.
• Participate in and lead a team of users,
  legal and an independent technical expert in every contract negotiation
  meeting.
• Keenly review requests for changes to
  Terms and Conditions based on project needs from the user departments or
  queries about contracts from the suppliers.
• Assist the category managers with the
  supplier capacity planning process to ensure supply continuity.
• Review and approve sequencing and
  prioritisation of category management initiatives and resources.
• Assign and enforce accountability for
  performance targets with respective departments and the supply chain
  management function.           
• Review and manage performance of the SCM
  team in line with specific strategic objectives of the business.
• Prepare and send SCM reports to management
  and the Board of Directors, where required, for strategic review and
  decision making.
• Resolve disputes between user departments,
  SCM and/or suppliers.
• Manage the development of physical
  infrastructure, and the optimization and implementation of systems and
  processes to enhance the performance of SCM.
• Oversee the business continuity and
  disaster recovery plan and implementation for the supply chain.
• Respond to and resolve issues arising from
  both internal and external audit exercises.
• Provide leadership and performance
  management support to the SCM team.

• The ideal candidate should hold a
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Procurement, Business Administration
  (Finance), Statistics or associated discipline.
• Possession of a postgraduate qualification
  in procurement and Supply Chain Management (Such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or a
  Master’s Degree in a Supply Chain Management field).
• Member of an accredited Supply Chain
  Management professional body.
• A minimum of twelve years of working
  experience, five of which should have been spent in a leadership role in
  Supply Chain Management.
• Significant experience in supply chain
  management for capital intensive projects, with in-depth understanding of
  multiple product and service categories.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the
  budgeting process for capital intensive projects, utility operations and
  regulation.
• Expert knowledge of contract terms and
  conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  (verbal and written) skills.
• Experience in use of an Enterprise
  Resource Management system or a procurement and logistics management
  system.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft
  Office.  

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