Senior Procurement

Job Description: Procurement Coordinator

Responsibilities:

1. Purchase Management:

- Procure goods, materials, components, or services aligning with cost, quality, and delivery targets.

- Ensure a continuous supply of required goods, and communicate any supply issues affecting business operations.

2. Market Analysis and Research:

- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and suppliers in the market.

- Research and evaluate areas for cost reduction and operational efficiency.

3. Strategic Procurement:

- Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.

- Formulate ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement.

4. Supplier Management:

- Assess and evaluate suppliers, undertaking performance reviews for contract compliance.

- Maintain professional and consistent relationships with suppliers.

5. Compliance and Reporting:

- Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures.

- Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as required, including inventory and procurement records.

6. Negotiation and Contracts:

- Utilize negotiation and procurement best practices to achieve business savings.

- Prepare purchase orders based on final negotiations, organizational targets, and requirements.

Skills:

1. Relationship Management:

- Collaborate and negotiate with supply chain managers, stakeholders, and suppliers.

- Attend meetings and update on issues or concerns, especially those impacting targets and goals.

2. Self-Management:

- Comply with health, safety, and environmental policies.

- Embrace personal challenges, maintain self-awareness, and work well under pressure.

3. Analytical and Results-Oriented:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against task deadlines.

4. Communication and Interpersonal:

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

5. Qualifications and Experience:

- Background in FMCG with a maximum of 5 years of experience.

- Extensive experience in import documentation and processes.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.

- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of supply chain management.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software.

- Contract management and supplier experience.

- Preferably female, with a maximum age of 35.