Procurement Lead

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* Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Procurement Operations
*** Ensure timely supply of goods and materials to support business operations
* Implement and maintain compliance with all procurement policies, processes, and procedures
* Manage the procure-to-pay cycle, including processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, and managing spot purchases
* Apply ABC analysis to optimize procurement activities
** Strategic Sourcing & Tendering
*** Lead tendering processes with focus on technical requirements, particularly Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
* Conduct vendor market research and develop strategies for key tenders
* Create vendor shortlists and manage RFP/RFQ processes
* Develop and maintain the procurement plan in alignment with business objectives
** Supplier Management
*** Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
* Initiate and coordinate vendor qualification (KYC) processes with the compliance team
* Monitor supplier performance including compliance, disputes, invoicing, and warranty issues
* Lead supplier performance reviews and benchmarking exercises
** Commercial & Contract Management
*** Lead multi-disciplinary teams in contract negotiations
* Identify and implement cost savings initiatives across technical requirements, volumes, vendor diversification, and pricing
* Liaise with Legal for drafting and approval of contract terms and conditions
* Demonstrate value for money in all procurement activities
** Performance & Reporting
*** Monitor and report procurement KPIs including savings, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and P2P cycle time
* Analyze high levels of data to drive procurement decisions
* Collaborate with Finance on supplier payment terms
* Drive Total Cost of Ownership optimization initiatives#
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

**** Education
* ** Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business-related discipline
* Master's degree is advantageous
** Experience
* ** Minimum 7 years' procurement experience
* 2-3 years in a management role OR 4+ years in a senior operations/supply chain specialist position
* Oil & Gas industry experience required
** Technical Skills
*** Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Navision preferred)
* Strong data analysis capabilities
* Solid understanding of legal matters relating to procurement
* Excellent negotiation and project management skills
** Personal Attributes
*** Mature leader with experience handling difficult conversations
* Team-oriented problem solver with outstanding communication and persuasive skills
* Demonstrates integrity and ethics
* Flexible with a "can-do" positive outlook
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
** Language Requirements
*** Proficient English required (written and verbal)
** WHO WE ARE
** At Impala, we store and handle the essential energies and resources that matter, helping global supply meet demand more effectively.

We’re a leading global storage infrastructure operator that stores, handles and moves the essential resources people depend on.
** WHAT WE DO
** At Impala we provide reliable and sustainable end-to-end services to our global partners for the smooth supply of liquid energy and base metals that are critical to everyday life, through our portfolio of 30 terminals in 15 countries across Latin and Central America, Europe and UK, Africa and Australasia.

We design, develop and operate key infrastructure and logistics assets across multiple modes of transport, from inland areas of production and consumption to our network of inland ports and deep-sea terminals. Our infrastructure platform serves as a one-stop-shop, allowing us to provide tailored and efficient services to store and move commodities for our customers, safely, securely and efficiently.

Our experienced teams bring extensive knowledge and understanding of their local markets and operating environments; and we take pride in providing reliable, consistent and quality service at every stage of the value chain.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of our business each of our assets is backed by one or more anchor customer; we also complement this with third party customers, and consider them all as partners with whom…