Lead Direct Materials Procurement -Imports needed at Promasidor

JOB OBJECTIVE

• The role is accountable for driving and delivering the strategy for Direct Import, including the annual procurement plan.
• The successful candidate will lead the Direct Import sourcing strategy, managing relationships with offshore suppliers and agents. Critical to the role is engagement with key stakeholders across commercial, finance, supply chain, and quality teams, as well as demonstrating the ability to influence senior management decisions effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES

• Define and execute a long-term import sourcing strategy aligned with the commercial business objectives.
• Lead strategic initiatives to drive change programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and streamline operations.
• Lead the tender process for PNG foreign suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure full value chain optimization.
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the total cost of ownership, exceeding annual COGS reduction and cost of failure targets.
• Lead direct suppliers in product and packaging sourcing to meet ethical, sustainability, and circular economy goals.
• Develop and execute the business product sustainability strategy to ensure the successful delivery of short- and long-term commitments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., commercial, finance, supply chain, quality) to ensure adherence to key business policies in sourcing decisions.
• Engage and influence stakeholders and senior management to ensure alignment and approval of sourcing plans.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing activities, supplier performance, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage FOB costs (in Euros and USD) into NGN delivered costs, ensuring effective management of currency and transport fluctuations.
• Act as a highly proficient negotiator capable of handling multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Initiate and drive projects to reduce complexity, such as harmonization of specifications and suppliers across the business.
• Manage sourcing-related risks and opportunities, keeping all stakeholders informed of any P&L impacts resulting from changes in sourcing approaches.
• Serve as the central point of expertise in direct imports and a key contact for the wider business on import-related matters.
• Lead and manage through a matrix team structure and direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and humility.
• Build strong working relationships across teams to deliver business goals through a cross-divisional ethos.

EDUCATION

• A university degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology, or any relevant discipline
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in supply chain procurement role.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certification will be an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• High Analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Organizational awareness
• Supply Chain
• Stock Management
• Computer proficiency (excel)
• Trend Analysis
• Business Acumen

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Influencing skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making
• Strategic thinking
• Relationship management