Regional Procurement Services Manager at Glencore

JOB PURPOSE:


The purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate procurement services across Africa by driving governance, standardisation, and efficient Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, while supporting operational delivery and ensuring compliance with company policies and controls.


KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:


SAP Global Support team
COUPA Global Support team
Mine CFOs and Finance Managers
Regional CFOs
Supply Chain and Procurement teams
Warehousing and Logistics teams
Engineers and end users
Suppliers and third-party stakeholders
Accounts Payable


PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:


Drive cost efficiencies through the application of procurement governance and standardised processes
Monitor procurement spend and identify areas of unnecessary or non-compliant expenditure
Support financial objectives by improving procurement efficiency and reducing rework
Provide procurement insights and reporting to support business decision-making
Support audit requirements through accurate and timely provision of procurement data and documentation
Contribute to budget adherence through disciplined procurement practices
Oversee end-to-end procurement services across the region (PR to PO to payment readiness)
Ensure timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders within agreed timelines
Monitor supplier PO acknowledgements and drive expediting of critical orders
Enforce procurement through approved catalogues, contracts, and master data governance
Drive resolution of procurement and supplier queries within defined SLAs
Support stabilisation and continuous improvement of Coupa and SAP procurement processes
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Drive standardisation of procurement processes across all sites
Maintain high levels of procurement data accuracy and system integrity
Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including fraud and control breakdowns
Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and transactional services
Act as the primary interface for procurement-related queries and escalations
Provide clear guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes and compliance requirements
Resolve procurement bottlenecks impacting operational delivery
Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Support uninterrupted supply by proactively addressing delays and issues
Manage stakeholder expectations through clear and timely communication
Lead and manage the procurement services team to deliver against defined KPIs
Conduct regular performance check-ins and provide ongoing feedback
Identify skills gaps and implement training and development initiatives
Drive knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team
Build succession and ensure adequate coverage across key functions
Foster accountability and ownership within the team Responsible for own development and updating of developments in field of expertise.


QUALIFICATIONS:


Degree / Diploma in Accounting/Business Science/Commercial/Finance/Supply Chain Management


WORK EXPERIENCE:


7 - 10 years procurement experience in a large organisation
Minimum 3 - 5 years team management experience
Strong SAP experience (S/4HANA preferred)
Experience with procurement systems (Coupa advantageous)
Experience working across multiple sites or regions


COMPETENCIES:


Strong procurement and P2P process knowledge
Leadership and team management capability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Service delivery focus


Deadline:28th April,2026