Plant Purchasing Manager - Sourcing

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

• Ensures compliance with the purchasing process, policies and other statutory requirements.
• Develops and implements effective sourcing strategies that are aimed at maximising the delivery of TCO reduction, inclusive procurement, sustainability, EBITDA and other business performance objectives.
• Execute the end-to-end sourcing process while improving contract coverage, inclusive procurement, purchasing savings and other relevant KPIs.
• Identifies, defines and implements Inclusive Procurement, B-BBEE and Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) strategies in line with set objectives.
• Identifies, defines and implements Inclusive Procurement and ESD opportunities for the benefit of Host Community Businesses.
• Responsible for Inclusive Procurement, B-BBEE and ESD reporting
• Evaluate supplier performance and makes recommendations for improvement 
• Effective planning and project management of sourcing initiatives
• Responsible for the contracting process as part of sourcing events
• Accountable for achieving agreed KPI’s and their reporting.
• Respects all site safety rules including those applicable for the safe engagement of contractors and visitors.
• Is actively involved in safety issues on site and undertakes regular safety observations.
• Is committed to his/her own safety
• Contributes actively to Health & Safety activities
• Effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Effectively contributes towards the company’s sustainable development objectives
• Is committed to developing his/her Health & Safety performance

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.