Procurement Regulatory & Compliance Lead - Maputo

 

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and Local Content requirements into procurement strategies, sourcing activities, tendering processes, contract awards, and contract execution.

• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement governance frameworks, including policies, processes, procedures, tools, templates, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and business objectives.

• Lead supplier qualification and evaluation processes, including Expression of Interest (EOI) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) requirements, supplier assessments, and sourcing recommendations.

• Provide strategic guidance to Contract Committees and Procurement teams to support informed contracting decisions, effective risk management, and compliance with established governance requirements.

• Drive supplier engagement and development initiatives, including Supplier Forums, Business-to-Business (B2B) events, pre-bid sessions, and post-bid feedback, to strengthen supplier capabilities and enhance participation in procurement opportunities.

• Monitor contractor performance, reporting, and compliance with contractual, legal, regulatory, and Local Content obligations.

• Identify compliance gaps, assess associated risks, and coordinate the implementation of corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to promote transparency, accountability, and effective procurement practices.

• Support the integration of Local Content objectives into procurement and contracting activities, encouraging increased participation of local suppliers and businesses.

• Maintain accurate procurement compliance records, documentation, and reports to support governance, performance monitoring, and audit requirements.

3. Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business value creation.

• Stakeholder influence and relationship management.

• Sound business judgement and decision-making.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication in Portuguese and English.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Integrity, accountability, and commitment to ethical business practices.

4. Functional Competencies

• Knowledge and practical application of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes.

• Understanding of Local Content governance, compliance, and integration within procurement activities.

• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, tendering, and contracting processes.

• Experience in contract development, negotiation, administration, and management.

• Knowledge of applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and governance requirements.

• Supplier qualification, evaluation, engagement, and performance management.

• Negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and implementation of corrective actions.

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.

5. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (preferred), Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Contracting, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial functions, or a related business area.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes, including sourcing, tendering, contract award, and contract management.

• Proven experience interpreting and applying legal, regulatory, contractual, and governance requirements within business processes.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, supplier management, compliance oversight, and contractor performance monitoring.

• Experience developing or implementing procurement procedures, governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms.

• Familiarity with supplier development initiatives and Local Content requirements within procurement and contracting activities.

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.

• Fluency in both Portuguese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.