·Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop the Procurement & Chartering team by fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure team members have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to deliver on objectives. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development to build capability and support individual growth.
·Strategy & Governance: Implement global and regional procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Govern area procurement policies and maintain compliance with global standards across all processes. ·Vendor Management & Supplier Performance: Drive vendor management by identifying and qualifying suppliers, negotiating rates & terms and maintaining capacity & allocation plans. Build and sustain strong supplier relationships. Set and monitor performance targets for service quality and cost optimization, conducting regular assessments and reviews to ensure excellence. ·Legal & Contracting: Ensure robust contractual governance by maintaining a deep understanding of the various types of vendor agreements and their alignment with commercial contracts. Assess and mitigate risks, identify gaps, and safeguard the organization’s interests through proactive contract review and compliance management. ·Safety & Compliance: Embed QHSE requirements into procurement activities, ensuring strict adherence to the highest global standards in the industry. ·Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders to support business success, including contributing procurement insights to strategic discussions, supporting bids, and engaging teams throughout project execution. Maintain strong engagement with regional counterparts to share best practices and ensure alignment with global standards. ·Market Intelligence & Industry Networking: Represent the organization at industry events and exhibitions to stay ahead of market trends and innovations, while identifying and sourcing qualified vendors that align with our growth objectives.