Regional Procurement Lead - Africa

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. We are hiring for Regional Procurement Lead - Africa, where your main responsibility is to lead the procurement function for Africa, ensuring that the organization obtains the best value for money when procuring goods and services direct and indirect.Why Join Aggreko?Position will be based in Côte d'Ivoire or Gabon, AfricaCompetitive compensation packageIndustry-leading benefit plans including medical insuranceContinuous training and development with career growth opportunitiesSafety-focused cultureRole Overview: The incumbent will manage regional specific spend, understanding the needs and strategic approach for Africa under the region, ensures compliance is met as per Global Procurement Policy, coordinates with Regional and Global Category teams for support and collaboration, ensure timely reports are shared with stakeholders and team members, oversee compliance and coordination of all CAPEX purchases for Africa, occasionally monitor team activities and work load and delegate/reassigns as required. This role will be responsible for compliance to all policies, and timely close out of any audit findings.What You’ll DoDrives business standards & cost controls to ensure profitability.Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and servicesConducting market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organization's needsManaging procurement budgets and CAPEX orders ensuring that purchasing activities are aligned with financial targets and complianceCollaborating with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that procurement processes support overall business objectivesMonitoring supplier performance and addressing any issues that ariseCoaching and developing procurement junior members to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.You’ll Have The Following Skills And ExperienceExperience within a procurement and category management environmentSupplier contract terms knowledge (i.e. payment terms, guarantees, insurance, liabilities etc.)Knowledge of source-to-pay processes including Sourcing, Contracting, invoicing, payment and Supplier Management.Experience setting KPIs and monitoring them while driving excellence.Leading and developing direct reportsCompliance Driven approach across the Procurement Spends for the countryFind out more and apply now.Bring your energy. Grow your career.Equal employment opportunityWe welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.