General Manager - Supply and Manufacturing

Overview of role

To develop and execute the fuel supply and management program; including fuel supply strategy development, contract negotiations, development and implementation of procedures and policies.

Job description

• Manages and leads the negotiations, tendering (as applicable), pricing feasibility, analysis, and contracting for all petroleum supply arrangements (and associated products) around the world and in assigned areas of responsibility, namely Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Contributes to organizational performance through continuous improvement of departmental KPI’s.
• Monitors performance and relationship management of key vendors (facilities) and suppliers (fuel).
• Develops and maintains supplier key relationship management at C-level.
• Participates in and provides input into monthly and quarterly Demand and Supply planning.
• Provides strategic advice on international supply issues and trends to the CEO.
• Undertakes specific feasibility studies and business case development as required and directed, including but not limited to alternative suppliers to increase and diversify supply sources.
• Carries out analysis of fuel demand and usage trends within sales regions with an aim to shaping future storage, infrastructure, and supply planning.
• Maintains all assigned fuels procurement and purchasing processes and contracts in accordance with QHSE policies and guidelines.
• Provides on-going solutions to fuel supply chain challenges to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Works closely with the Finance & Administration Department to draft and issue Purchase Orders in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensures suppliers are paid, and any issues are mitigated or resolved in order to ensure the supply chain risk is mitigated.
• Undertakes procurement financial analysis and purchasing economics.
• Supports the Senior Distribution Manager to hold suppliers to account for submission of timely daily schedule reporting, in support of the Distribution section of the Supply Chain branch.
• Ensures that supply documentation from assigned suppliers is in line with national and regional legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an up to date market awareness of the global oil market.

Requirements, Education and Experience

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Maths, Science or equivalent experience, with additional qualifications in purchasing and supplies management

Professional/Technical:
Membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies (CIPS) or any other relevant professional body

Experience:
Minimum 10 (ten) years experience in procurement, preferably of petroleum products, 5 (five) of which should have been gained in senior position of a large petroleum establishment.

Competencies:
Broad knowledge of procurement procedures in Botswana and petroleum
products trading activities
Knowledge of the petroleum industry issues and trends at national, regional
and international levels
Experience in tendering processing, analysis of tenders and quotations
Technical expertise in procurement risks management and quality assurance
Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in
procurement and petroleum market
Broad knowledge of the transport infrastructure within the region and
petroleum transportation logistics
Ability to negotiate and secure petroleum products transportation terms for the
company
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain good public relations
Proficiency in computer applications

Company profile

This is a unique chance to join a new operation where passion, purpose and performance will be the order of the day. Botswana Oil Limited is a newly established government owned company which will lead the development and management of state-owned strategic reserve facilities ensuring security of supplies and enable the empowerment of an indigenous Botswana petroleum business. At the start up stage there are a number of opportunities available at executive and senior management level. These positions hold the keys to the success of shaping the development of the organisation as it progresses its strategic plans. With a business culture characterized by team work, continuous improvement and commercial focus they are seeking top class professionals who have an appreciation for excellence and commitment to results.

Location

Gaborone, Botswana

Contact person

Melissa (HRMC)

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