The Director \xe2\x80\x93 Procurement is responsible for developing and leading the successful execution of the CPX\xe2\x80\x99s strategic sourcing, procurement, contract and supplier management programs.

Under the strategic direction of the Head of Support Services, the Director of of Procurement will provide expertise and direction in the areas of sourcing, analysis and contracts. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for negotiation of key business terms related to savings initiatives, ongoing portfolio maintenance and contract arrangements

Job responsibilities:

Strategy Development

• Set strategic vision for Procurement team at CPX relating to policies, processes, lead team efforts to analyze problems, develop solutions, identify opportunities, make approvals, and implement decisions.
• Identify and improve efficient and effective policies in the department from ideation through successful deployment also tale lead to ensure that BU heads and Leadership team are aware of procurement processes at CPX.
• Lead team to ensure an alignment with and effectively support internal business stakeholders/customers to fully address their procurement needs, ensure business requirements are properly understood and supported by Procurement and supporting functions.
• Provide thought leadership for all procurement reports, Lead in execution of department strategies across the enterprise and ensure consistent and high-quality value delivery.

Procurement Management

• Drive company-wide compliance of procurement and sourcing procedures
• Partner with Management and Key Stakeholders to define and execute sourcing and procurement strategy, and gain efficiencies to drive cost savings
• Manage an efficient supplier selection process driving the team towards a timely decision with all risks identified
• Guide Director of Procurement in reviews requisitions for purchase items, and manages approval process and Manage procurement projects
• Oversee audit of procurement department and consults with team to ensure standards and best practices are maintained across company operations

Leading Team

• Develop KPIs and performance measurements that are aligned with the CPX\xe2\x80\x99s directions and goals.
• Establishes and communicates clear performance expectations, and makes recommendations for salary increases
• Sets the tone for continuing training requirements of key individuals to ensure that the team is prepared to accomplish the annual business plan for supply chain/ procurement
• Provides timely annual performance reviews to all direct reports and ensure that all employees within the department receive annual performance reviews on time
• Responsible for team results and recommends and /or approves promotions, demotions, transfers or disciplinary actions up to and including termination
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Facilitate training and communications of Procurement policies and practices internally and to the broader business stakeholders/customers.

Contract Management

• Ensure that the company contract management systems related to vendor contracts is current and accurate.
• Act as an escalation point and lead discussions with the legal team in the preparation of SOP(s) and implementation of contracts, analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
• Oversee contract deliverables and obligations, as well as stakeholder expectations, are met
• Develop risk mitigation and settlement strategies and negotiate and finalize settlement agreements where necessary
• Monitor contract conditions and events (duration, consequences, losses), deadlines, milestones and contract-related correspondence and act accordingly.

Any other responsibilities as required by the Line Manager.

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