The Role of the Procurement Manager will be responsible for:
- Asses the Supply Chain organisation to determine if business needs are being met and create action plans to address deficiencies. Respond to escalated issues to assist with determining solutions for business success.
- Direct oversight of the Purchasing function and assist the Regional Supply Chain Manager with management of all Divisional Supply Chain Management functions to include:
- Procurement Manager will Responsible for Purchase and supply Planning, MRP and Supplier Management
- Negotiate cost reductions. Identify primary and alternate sources for each item needed and encourage suppliers to remain competitive to achieve best value (quality, lead time, and service).
- Responsible for managing 5 direct reports of the purchase category officers and an Assistant Purchase Manager.
- Monitor prices and trends of major commodities; analyses impact based on annual usage and reports findings to management for budgeting purposes.
- Monitors significant trends, changes in suppliers, and prices to capitalise on opportunities and/or protect company positions.
- Prepare and issue POs for all materials to support production and sales.
- Research and identify non-standard or at-risk materials and assist in developing new sources of supply.
- Contact Suppliers to negotiate contracts/pricing, troubleshoot problems, and to arrange and coordinate challenging shipments.
- Select suppliers and works with Quality Manager to qualify and measure performance in areas of quality, on-time-delivery, technical resources/support and ease of doing business.
- Negotiates terms to obtain necessary materials and product in timely and most cost-effective manner.
- Solicits promotions, discounts, markdowns, warehousing options and favourable payment terms from suppliers.
- Work with the Quality Manager to Identify and resolve problems with suppliers in a timely manner.
- Responds for procurement ISO internal and external audits in timely and accurate manner as required.
You will need to meet with the following criteria to be considered for this role:
- Postgraduate degree with 10+ years progressive Purchasing experience with CPIM/CSCP/CIPS, 5+ years management experience.
- Experience in purchasing Commodities (Nuts, Dry fruits, Spices, Pulses)
- You will need to be Fluent in English both written and spoken
- Experience in interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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