Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Performance & Compliance: Manage day-to-day supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and conditions.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal business units to facilitate smooth procurement processes.
Purchase Order Management: Efficiently manage Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) processes, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
Negotiation: Conduct negotiations for ad-hoc contracts and smaller-scale procurement requirements.
Problem Solving & Support: Actively identify challenges and propose solutions to optimize procurement activities, providing value-add support to the Procurement Manager.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate proactively and clearly with internal stakeholders regarding their procurement needs and status updates.
Process Improvement Support: Assist in the implementation and adherence to streamlined group procurement practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-4 years of solid experience in procurement and sourcing.
Demonstrated negotiation and account management skills.
Experience in managing supplier relationships and compliance.
Required Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze information and contribute to problem-solving.
Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
