Strategic Sourcing Manager

Experienced and Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive the Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) across function for our renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, track, and report on procurement KPIs to measure cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Design, implement, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide leadership with clear, real-time insights into procurement performance.
• Lead the rollout and optimization of ERP systems to enhance sourcing workflows, ensure data integrity, and improve spend transparency.
• Support the development and execution of category strategies, supplier evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver sustainable value creation.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for infrastructure-based renewable energy projects.
• Manage supplier sourcing, qualification, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure material and service procurement aligns with project budgets, timelines, and quality requirements.
• Lead negotiations for major supply and service contracts with vendors, EPCs, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with legal teams to draft and finalize procurement contracts with appropriate risk mitigation clauses.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial guidelines, and industry standards.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, and construction teams to align procurement plans with project milestones.
• Oversee delivery schedules and logistics to support seamless construction activities.
• Provide procurement input during budgeting, cost estimation, and tender submission phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance based on KPIs (e.g., delivery, cost, quality).
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to ESG, legal, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement operations.
• Prepare procurement reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and progress updates.
• Support ERP systems rollout to enhance sourcing workflows, ensure data integrity, and improve spend transparency.

Qualifications / Requirements

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