Chief Procurement Officer

Role Title : Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

Role Purpose

Lead and optimize all procurement activities—strategic sourcing, supplier management, master data governance, and logistics—to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials and services across multiple locations. Build a high-performing team, drive digital transformation, and leverage supplier intelligence to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Planning
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with annual and long-term plans.
• Manage procurement budget; monitor spend and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead category analyses (raw materials, MRO, packaging) to establish RFQ / Tender / ARC / catalogue approaches.
• Master Data Management & Governance
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of procurement master data (suppliers, materials, records).
• Implement data governance policies to maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Organization Design & Team Leadership
• Design and structure the procurement function; define roles, responsibilities, and reporting.
• Build and mentor a capable team—set performance metrics (e.g., balanced scorecards), manage engagement, and drive capability building in sourcing competencies.
• Procurement & Logistics Operations
• Define and enforce policies, SOPs, templates, and workflows for end-to-end procurement.
• Oversee purchase-order processing (adhering to approval matrices), inbound logistics coordination, and inventory management.
• Implement digital procurement tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
• Supplier Intelligence & Relationship Management
• Gather and analyze market and supplier data (commodity indices, price trends) to inform decisions.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships; conduct performance reviews and feedback sessions.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify supply-chain risks (market volatility, currency fluctuations) and implement mitigation strategies (hedging, alternate sourcing).
• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
• Promote and enforce safety and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001) within procurement and logistics operations.
• Drive sustainable procurement initiatives (e.g., responsible sourcing, waste reduction).

Qualifications & Skills