Head Of Group Procurement (Wine Industry)

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Group Procurement to join their dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement
• Strong preference for FMCG experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar leadership role
• A CIPS qualification and financial background (CIMA or CA) are advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with SAGE experience considered a plus
• Strong English communication skills, valid driver's license, and previous exposure to European or group-level procurement

Responsibilities

Manage contracts, KPIs, and SLAs to ensure continuous supply of goods and services, including bottling production, quality control, and cost savings.

Meet regularly with local and European suppliers to discuss service levels, pricing, and performance; escalating significant price fluctuations to the COO.

Negotiate competitive prices, rebate structures, and settlement discounts for dry goods across European and South African markets.

Negotiate rebates on all exports and volume baselines (not limited to dry goods).

Source, select, and build strong relationships with suppliers, including quarterly evaluations and reconciliations.

Formulate and manage CAPEX and OPEX budget strategies for bottling suppliers, services, and related projects.

Manage tenders and quotes related to OPEX budgets, annual bottling forecasts, labelling, and planning.

Conduct quarterly supplier monitoring and ensure annual performance reviews and continuous performance tracking.

Liaise with overseas bottlers to ensure up-to-date production costs are applied and production is appropriately allocated.

Lead weekly and monthly meetings to determine overseas bottling strategies and pricing in coordination with the Head of Group Commercial Planning & Forecasting.

Manage and control variances in stock and dry goods costs related to overseas bottling, in line with Group Commercial requirements.

Oversee group purchasing processes to ensure timely availability of bottling raw materials.

Supervise procurement functions in Europe and the UK to ensure smooth and cost-effective raw material flow.

Identify and resolve supply‑related issues promptly to prevent recurrence.

Involve key personnel from NPD and Sales in procurement decision‑making processes.

Improve procurement governance and stakeholder engagement at international / European levels.

Drive reductions in overstock and deadstock; reduce inventory holding costs.

Ensure adherence to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

Standardize costs and ensure purchase alignment with standard works order costs.

Conduct supplier market research and forecast ordering based on data.

Reduce industry‑standard over / under supply tolerance of 10%.

Financial and Administrative Oversight : Advise on administrative processes to optimize overseas stock levels.

Lead procurement strategy for priority categories, including supplier negotiations and compliance with credit and contract policies.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of procurement best practices.

Maintain personal development to stay current with global procurement trends.

Ensure minimal and logical procurement levels for dry goods and materials.

Oversee recoveries and invoice sign‑offs for overseas bottling operations.

Provide procurement‑related reports and insights to the Group Financial Director.

Ensure stock reports (e.g., ClickView) are accurate, robust, and user‑friendly.

Align global contracts with commercial and financial strategies.

Ensure effective use of SAGE and projected components by the team.

People Management : Facilitate clear communication across teams and provide support for issue resolution and conflict handling.

Monitor team performance and identify skills gaps and training needs.

Reporting and Analysis : Monitor and report on rework, deviations, CARs (Corrective Action Reports), and customer complaints.

Flag dry goods delivery issues at least two weeks before scheduled production.

Maintain a global Stock Loss Analysis Report.

Identify and implement cost‑saving projects across the group.

Drive behavioral change across the business to support procurement goals.

Report on cost‑reduction strategies and ensure proper implementation.

Lead initiatives on service delivery improvements, supplier base consolidation, and stakeholder engagement.

Provide monthly aged stock reports to Sales Representatives.

Quality Management : Ensure staff adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) standards and protocols.

Maintain QMS documentation, including quality certificates and supplier files.

Participate in quality seminars and enforce GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.

Maintain site security in responsible areas.

Health, Safety, and Housekeeping : Attend HACCP and Health & Safety (H&S) meetings as required.

Collaborate with Planning and Procurement Manager to promote safe working practices in line with company and statutory policies.

Application

To apply, please submit your application on our website.

Hours Monday to Friday : 08 :

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