Procurement Executive/Asst. Procurement manager

As the Procurement Executive, you will be expected to ensure that all raw materials and packaging materials are purchased in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner, maintain positive relationships with suppliers and provide efficient support to the business. Primary role will be to ensure supply to the organization with a constant flow of materials and services to meet requirements i.e. fast inventory turnover. Support Procurement Manager in developing and executing supplier strategy for raw materials portfolio

In order to ensure that excellent customer service levels are maintained a pragmatic, can-do attitude is essential.

Duties And Responsibilities

Liaise and develop relations within the supply chain. Assist in negotiations with contacts to obtain cost-effective procurement

Identify where new suppliers are needed or no longer required. Update department managers on supplier performance when required

Prepare Purchase Orders in line with agreed minimum and maximum stock levels and Budget with preferred suppliers using agreed pricing.

Performance manage of suppliers in accordance with SLA's or similar KPI's

Organize and schedule procurements in a timely manner

Review contractual actions to ensure they conform with statutory and regulatory requirements

Responsible for expediting and logistics with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment and materials to the site.

Procurement of facilities services in line with the sourcing plan and contract requirement

Resolve customer issues

Prepare requested reports by management

Process invoices

Interface with project segment managers and contract administrators, buyers, expeditors, inspectors, materials controllers, transportation and logistics and other parties as required. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

Proficient IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, related applications and comfortable with numerical reasoning.

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field

5+ years of experience in Procurement & Supply Chain, P2P

Key Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

High degree of professional ethics.

Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to own and prioritize

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.

Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and colleagues.

Excellent understanding of International Procurement

Excellent Skills required in English language, oral and written.

Ability to problem-solve independently and with others

Strong understanding and respect for confidentiality

Strong team workmanship