Regional Procurement Manager needed at Robert Walters

What you’ll do:

• As a Regional Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the procurement strategy for our client’s Infrastructure Business across Africa and the Middle East. Your expertise will be crucial in leading the development of procurement policies, managing contracts, analysing spend, and evaluating supplier performance. You will also be responsible for ensuring a timely supply of goods and materials while demonstrating value for money when dealing with suppliers. Your role will involve maintaining detailed records related to procurement, facilitating timely import/export of materials, managing supplier databases, and working closely with local and regional teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of procurement policies and system strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure the business has a timely supply of goods and materials.
• Demonstrate value for money when spending with suppliers.
• Apply procurement processes, ensuring all vital controls, approvals, and reporting are carried out.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team and departments.
• Perform activities involved in the Procure-To-Pay process.
• Maintain detailed records relating to procurement.
• Facilitate the timely import/export and shipment of materials.
• Manage the suppliers and clients Database System.
• Work with local and regional teams to ensure all procurement activities meet business requirements.

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for this Regional Procurement Manager position brings a wealth of experience in procurement processes, policy, and systems. With at least 8 years of experience in procurement roles – including 2-3 years in management or sourcing/supply chain positions – you have developed strong skills that make you an asset to any team. Your proficiency in English (and potentially other languages) will be crucial in this role, as will your understanding of customs clearance and legal concepts. Your knowledge of the Procure-To-Pay process and basic functional expertise in ERP systems will also be highly valued.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Confirmed knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.
• Minimum 8 years procurement experience, with 2-3 years in management or sourcing/supply chain roles.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in English (knowledge of other languages is advantageous).
• Knowledge of customs clearance and legal concepts.
• Good understanding of the Procure-To-Pay process.
• Basic functional expertise in ERP systems.