Head of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

About Shalina Healthcare:

We are one of the largest, privately owned pharmaceutical businesses across Africa (Global Head Quarters Dubai, UAE) with recent forays across multiple, new lines of businesses, viz., Digital Healthcare, Diagnostics, Consumer Healthcare, etc.

Over the last 40 years, operating across multiple geographies, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, anti-biotics, anti-inflammatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nutrition, oral care, dermatology, sexual well-being, and antiseptic liquids & soaps. Leading brands, great teams and a focus on influencing the well-being of people have made Shalina a household name in Africa.

We have a track record few can match, and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa. We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities that we serve; people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

Role: Global Head – Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Base location:

What you become a part of:

Incumbent in this role will lead the Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Function for the Firm, formulating & driving strategies that align with the company’s business goals. The incumbent will ensure the optimization of sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency, manage the bottom-line impact, and mitigate risks in the supply chain.

SHL is expanding its global manufacturing footprint; the incumbent thus, would be responsible for setting up local sourcing expertise at multiple locations in the African Continent.

What to expect:

• Lead the global team for procurement/sourcing of APIs, RM, PM & Capital Goods.
• Lead the team for all Contract manufacturing for Third Party procurement Finished Goods, across India, China & countries across the African Continent.
• Continuously seek opportunities to localise & transition supply sources, with a view to optimising the value chain for greater efficiency, resilience & cost-effectiveness.
• Anchor the Alternate Vendor Development efforts. Develop, negotiate, and manage global contracts with suppliers with sound contracting structures and terms.
• Evaluate demand patterns and develop a procurement roadmap that speaks to the short-term requirements as well as long-term Strategies.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage global contracts with suppliers with sound contracting structures and terms.
• Contribute to preparation of long-term plans, annual operating plans, providing inputs from a sourcing/ procurement perspective.

Role description

• Quantify and report savings/ value of category contracts and spend and related supplier relationships; understand and measure compliance with, and utilization of, global agreements and relationships.
• Lead development and implementation of the functional processes, policies and tools that contribute to achievement of business objectives.
• Develop and implement relevant global, regional, and local category strategies where appropriate, leveraging affiliate volumes and synergies at the highest possible level.
• Implement supplier relationship management and governance programs to ensure/ increase value and supplier performance and drive innovation within the spend categories.
• Define and implement guided buying concepts and procurement channels for realization of sourcing strategies and overall business value.
• Ensure sourcing practices are in accordance with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements.
• Optimize and drive adoption of technologies and systems. Utilize technology as a thought leader and innovator to drive processes and communications throughout the organization for increased efficiency and engagement.
• Mentor and develop capabilities of the commercial teams by managing all aspects such as career development, coaching, objective-setting and performance management.

Essential qualifications, experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences or relevant disciplines in Humanities; MBA desirable.
• Experience in the African Markets is an added advantage.
• 15+ years strategic procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced sourcing, vendor management and complex contract negotiations expertise.
• Experience leading multiple categories and sourcing teams within the pharmaceutical (formulations) industry.
• Excellent consulting skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong personal credibility and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and teams alike.
• Experience working cross-culturally with diverse colleagues.
• Strong analytical skill set required to drive problem-solving and innovative solutions.
• Ability to travel domestically/ internationally up to 25% of the time.