Deputy Manager Procurement

Job Description

Who we are:

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise helps us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build, and operate their assets more safely, sustainably, and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

Job Purpose:

Manages the purchasing activities and team by 1) taking part in the implementation and execution of the action plans, 2) overseeing the efficient purchasing process and procedures, and 3) ensuring that these take place efficiently, on time, and with the correct documentation. Supervises day-to-day purchasing activities and the team, managing a smaller group of people.

Key Responsibilities:

The Deputy Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing all purchasing activities within Fugro and ensuring alignment with global procurement strategies.

• Actively engage with the business to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, assess current purchasing practices, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure alignment with the Global Procurement strategy.

• Establish, implement, and maintain purchasing processes and procedures in line with Shared Service Center (SSC) requirements.

• Ensure efficient and effective purchasing operations and workflows.

• Manage and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including spend under control through purchase orders, compliance with three-quote requirements, delivery performance, and cost savings.

• Drive professionalism, effectiveness, and efficiency within the procurement function by delivering measurable bottom-line cost savings.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, preferential pricing, improved payment terms, and strategic partnerships to maximize value for the business.

• Ensure compliance with all general, legal, and corporate requirements related to Quality, Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Environment (QHSSE).

• Train the procurement team and key users, and communicate purchasing policies, processes, and best practices to Fugro colleagues as required.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Purchasing team by identifying training needs and fostering a dynamic and enthusiastic working environment.

Reporting to the Country Procurement Manager

• Support the implementation of global procurement strategies and roadmaps at the country level.

• Drive high performance against key procurement and purchasing indicators.

• Assist in developing and executing the country roadmap for the transformation of the Purchasing organization.

• Ensure delivery of value to the Fugro business by tracking progress against the roadmap and reporting on savings and value creation.

• Monitor, share, and improve key metrics, including purchase orders as a percentage of total invoices, spend under control, key supplier management, and spend reporting.

• Report on key initiatives related to value creation and bottom-line savings from third-party spend, including initiatives driven by Global Procurement.

• Collaborate in the country-level rollout of relevant ERP systems and purchasing tools, and provide ongoing support as required.

Required Experience & Skills:

• A minimum of 10-12 years of proven experience.

• Strong communicator. Promotes open communication across the organization. Empowers & connects other people with positive impact, provides energy and demonstrates passion, trust & respect.

• Takes ownership and initiative, acts with confidence, and works under own direction.

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye, and your can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion:

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge, and talents gives us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behavior, and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and livable world’ – and to each other.

HSE Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of self and others at the site. Prevent damage to equipment and assets. Responsible for following all safety signs/procedures/ safe working practices. Responsible for using appropriate PPE’s. Responsible for participating in mock drills. Entitled to refuse to undertake any activity considered unsafe. Responsible for filling up of hazard observation card, wherever a hazard has been noticed at site. Responsible for safe housekeeping of his workplace. To stop any operation that is deemed unsafe. To be able to operate a fire extinguisher in case of fire. To report an incident as soon as possible to the immediate supervisor and the HSE manager. To complete HSE training as instructed to do so.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**