Procurement Head
Core
Lead local procurement operations for goods and services consumed in manufacturing activities at Sika Abyssinia, ensuring on-time material delivery and supply base expansion.
Role type
Senior Procurement Head (Manufacturing)
Builds
Direct material supply chain for concrete, cement, and additives manufacturing
Domain
Construction chemicals manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, cost reduction, supply base expansion, RFQ/PFI management, budgeting, team management, risk mitigation, EHS compliance
Preferred skills
Concrete/Cement/Admixtures technical background, business strategy implementation
Technologies
ERP systems, procurement trackers, supplier audit tools
Responsibilities
Negotiate prices and long-term agreements with suppliers, manage direct material inventory and logistics, execute cost-saving projects, onboard and evaluate procurement staff, develop and execute operational budgets, submit procurement reports and trackers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management