Finance – Procurement Supervisor wanted: APPLY HERE
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Puma Energy is a global integrated midstream and downstream oil company active in close to 45 countries. Formed in 1997 in Central America, Puma Energy has since expanded its activities worldwide, achieving rapid growth, diversification and product line development. The company directly manages over 7,500 employees. Headquartered in Singapore, it has regional hubs in Johannesburg (South Africa), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Brisbane (Australia) and Tallinn (Estonia).
Puma Energy’s core activities in the midstream sector include the supply, storage and transportation of petroleum products. Puma Energy’s activities are underpinned by investment in infrastructure which optimises supply chain systems, capturing value as both asset owner and marketer of product. Puma Energy’s downstream activities include the distribution, retail sales and wholesale of a wide range of refined products, with additional product offerings in the lubricants, bitumen, LPG and marine bunkering sectors. Puma Energy currently has a global network of over 2,000 retail service stations. Puma Energy also provides a robust platform for independent entrepreneurs to develop their businesses, by providing a viable alternative to traditional market supply sources.
Job Description:
Main Responsibilities
Ensure the business has timely supply of goods and materials it requires
Demonstrate value for money for the company in the country when money is being spent with suppliers
Apply Puma Energy’s Procurement processes ensuring all necessary controls, approvals and reporting is carried out in the country
Planning, Operations and Monitoring
Initiate, lead and coordinate all procurement activities (processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, spot purchases, tenders, negotiation, expediting supply, supply market intelligence, benchmark) related to his/her country
Proposes, negotiates, and ensures the appropriate Procurement Service Levels to the business within the country, including cost/benefits objectives
Monitor and report Procurement KPIs for his / her country (e.g. savings, number of tenders)
Is responsible for controlling the supplier’s payment terms under Procurement scope
Leads initiatives pursuing optimization of the Total Cost of Ownership, establishing plans, directions and controls
Perform price benchmark to ensure that Puma Energy prices are consistent within the market
Sourcing and Negotiation
Validates country targets and consolidates the country’s negotiations to ensure the best costs/benefits for the company
Lead multi discipline teams in charge of negotiations for his / her country
Creatively explore different alternative approaches in negotiation agreements to achieve greatest cost reduction for Puma Energy
Identify, propose and lead savings initiatives related to:
o Technical requirement (e.g. standardization, value engineering)
o Volumes (e.g. consolidation / rationalization)
o Vendors market (e.g. new vendors sourcing)
o Price (e.g. payment terms, warranty, lump-sum, life cycle)
Co-responsible with Regional Procurement and Global Sourcing to implement regional and global negotiations within the country and evaluate the local impact of company’s procurement policies
Propose, validate, initiate and follow-up vendor qualification request (KYC)
Build / maintain a network of contacts and develop top country Procurement relationship with suppliers
Represents Puma Energy to suppliers, ensuring suppliers know what is expected of them and markets the opportunity for suppliers to supply Puma Energy
Selecting suppliers and contracting
Define / propose short lists of vendors for RFP or for RFQ
Pilot and organize RFQ
Negotiate commercial terms of contracts
Ensures that the outcomes of negotiation are translated into contracts (Frame Agreements)
Cooperation with the Legal department for all contracts
Manage contracts / issues (e.g. vendors dispute, invoices, warranty) in close cooperation with stakeholders
Monitor and report on contract’s performance and savings
Organize contract reviews during execution of contract / return on experience at the end of contract
General Management
Be the primary point of contact for the country relating to all non-oil procurement activities supporting the general management team
Assure implementation of Procurement policies, programs and procedures, and provide guide and advice to the business and country management
Have clear understanding of functional areas challenges and opportunities regarding Procurement matters to provide guide and advice in decision making processes
Understanding the main difference business activities and processes at Puma Energy (e.g. Retail, Maintenance, Operations, Aviation, etc.)
Key Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities
Ensure the business has timely supply of goods and materials it requires
Demonstrate value for money for the company in the country when money is being spent with suppliers
Apply Puma Energy’s Procurement processes ensuring all necessary controls, approvals and reporting is carried out in the country
Planning, Operations and Monitoring
Initiate, lead and coordinate all procurement activities (processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, spot purchases, tenders, negotiation, expediting supply, supply market intelligence, benchmark) related to his/her country
Proposes negotiates and ensures the appropriate Procurement Service Levels to the business within the country, including cost/benefits objectives
Monitor and report Procurement KPIs for his / her country (e.g. savings, number of tenders)
Is responsible for controlling the supplier’s payment terms under Procurement scope
Leads initiatives pursuing optimization of the Total Cost of Ownership, establishing plans, directions and controls
Perform price benchmark to ensure that Puma Energy prices are consistent within the market
Sourcing and Negotiation
Validates country targets and consolidates the country’s negotiations to ensure the best costs/benefits for the company
Lead multi discipline teams in charge of negotiations for his / her country
Creatively explore different alternative approaches in negotiation agreements to achieve greatest cost reduction for Puma Energy
Identify, propose and lead savings initiatives related to:
o Technical requirement (e.g. standardization, value engineering)
o Volumes (e.g. consolidation / rationalization)
o Vendors market (e.g. new vendors sourcing)
o Price (e.g. payment terms, warranty, lump-sum, life cycle)
Propose, validate, initiate and follow-up vendor qualification request (KYC)
Build / maintain a network of contacts and develop top country Procurement relationship with suppliers
Represents Puma Energy to suppliers, ensuring suppliers know what is expected of them and markets the opportunity for suppliers to supply Puma Energy
Selecting suppliers and contracting
Define / propose short lists of vendors for RFP or for RFQ
Pilot and organize RFQ
Negotiate commercial terms of contracts
Ensures that the outcomes of negotiation are translated into contracts (Frame Agreements)
Cooperation with the Legal department for all contracts
Manage contracts / issues (e.g. vendors dispute, invoices, warranty) in close cooperation with stakeholders
Monitor and report on contract’s performance and savings
Organize contract reviews during execution of contract / return on experience at the end of contract
General Management
Be the primary point of contact for the country relating to all non-oil procurement activities supporting the general management team
Assure implementation of Procurement policies, programs and procedures, and provide guide and advice to the business and country management
Have clear understanding of functional areas challenges and opportunities regarding Procurement matters to provide guide and advice in decision-making processes
Understanding the main difference business activities and processes at Puma Energy (e.g. Retail, Maintenance, Operations, Aviation, etc.)
Requirements:
Work Experience:
Business Administration/Management
Education:
Diploma
Skills:
Strong negotiation and sales skills
Languages:
English
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