Position Summary:

The Procurement Planner will manage and optimize procurement workflows, analyze procurement cycle times, and support project-related procurement activities. The role also includes consolidating procurement data, preparing group-level reports, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the organization.

Skills

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning & Workflow Management

• Coordinate and oversee procurement activities to ensure alignment with project timelines and organizational priorities.
• Develop and maintain procurement workflows to streamline processes across departments and stakeholders.
• Identify and address bottlenecks in procurement workflows to improve efficiency and execution.

Procurement Cycle Time Analysis

• Monitor and analyze procurement cycle times, with a focus on the Purchase Request (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) cycle.
• Provide regular reports on procurement performance, highlighting areas for improvement and tracking progress.
• Implement strategies to reduce procurement cycle times and enhance operational efficiency.

Data Consolidation & Group Reporting

• Consolidate procurement data from multiple sources and entities to create comprehensive group-level reports.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in the preparation of procurement reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on group-wide procurement performance metrics.

Project Procurement Support

• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services to support project deliverables and milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement schedules with project budgets and timelines.

Supplier Coordination & Relationship Management

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Assist in supplier evaluation and selection processes to enhance supplier partnerships.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Identify and implement process improvements in procurement planning, execution, and reporting.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, technologies, and trends to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across procurement teams.