Key Responsibilities
- Manage the control environment of the risk and advance buy process
- Perform risk assessments on potential new and existing contracts and agreements
- Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
- Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
- Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost-effective procuring process for the business.
- Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
- Ensure a close operation with internal customers to ensure customer care and early involvement
- Contract management: work closely with Legal & Compliance team ensure all contracts been reviewed and properly signed.
- Conduct supplier management processes: qualification, selection, evaluation, development and classification, update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency and high procurement quality
- Prepare and conduct negotiations to obtain highest feasible savings
- Evaluate new / existing suppliers and update Approved Vendor List.
Job Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field is preferred
- Proven experience in Procurement for 4-6 years
- Strong knowledge of Procurement business processes and experienced using supply chain management software and tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
- Fluency in English (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and play a hands-on role in a dynamic, challenging and fast-paced environment or complex matrix organization
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with excellent presentation skills
- Highly motivated and driven, with good integrity and a strong sense of accountability and focused on delivering results
- Strong drive for excellence in operational performance