Procurement Manager – Permanent

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team in the construction sector.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement overarching procurement strategies that align with the company’s "Intelligent Grid Resilience" offering and multi-OEM integration model.
• Define procurement categories and identify strategic suppliers for critical technologies (e.g., NR Electric BESS, GE Grid Solutions, Arteche products).
• Lead complex negotiations for high-value contracts, including those for long-term Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and lifecycle management, focusing on total cost of ownership and long-term value.
• Conduct in-depth market research and spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, value enhancement, and alternative suppliers within high-value categories.
• Evaluate potential vendors based on technical capabilities, quality, reliability, and financial stability.

Risk Management

• Establish and oversee a comprehensive framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating procurement-related risks (geopolitical, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, compliance, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities).
• Develop robust contingency plans and ensure supply chain resilience, especially for critical components with long lead times.
  Strategic Vendor Relationship Management
• Cultivate and maintain high-level, collaborative relationships with key strategic OEMs (NR Electric, Schneider, GE, Arteche).
• Foster partnerships that encourage innovation, shared problem-solving, and mutual growth, ensuring reliable delivery, quality, and support for complex integrated solutions.

Policy & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and enforce procurement policies and procedures that ensure ethical conduct, transparency, and compliance with all relevant national (e.g., local content policies, PDN ownership advantages) and international regulations and standards.
• Ensure procurement practices leverage the company’s 100% Previously Disadvantaged Namibian (PDN) ownership to gain preferential treatment in public tenders.
  Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management for the Procurement
  Department (a 2/3-person team).
• Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement and other key departments (Executive Management, Engineering, PMO, Finance, and After-Sales Services) to ensure seamless integration.

Technical Acumen & Integration Support

• Work closely with the Engineering Department to understand detailed technical specifications for multi-OEM components (e.g., BESS, HVDC, IEDs, MV switchgear).
• Ensure that procured items meet interoperability protocols (like IEC 61850) and overall system performance requirements for the company’s "Intelligent Grid Resilience" offering.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the EPC, energy, or O&G sectors and strong exposure to the construction industry.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier/vendor management.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement procurement strategies that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Experience managing procurement of construction materials, equipment, and logistics services for large projects.

• Strong understanding of local and regional supply chains, import/export regulations, and logistics operations.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and report on procurement performance.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing procurement teams and coordinating with project stakeholders.

• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field (degree preferred; diploma with extensive experience considered).

Closing date: 17 October 2025