Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Procurement Manager in creating, refining, and implementing procurement strategy & policies.
• Forecasting & planning of orders on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Create, report, and implement innovative KPIs.
• Analyze and evaluate the cost and suitability of supplies against specifications.
• Process, monitor, and evaluate supplier contracts.

Operations/Execution:

• Material requirement planning and procurement of raw materials as per the forecast.
• Overall planning for smooth functioning of operations by efficient management & coordination of procurement, demand forecasting & production planning functions and ensure adherence to key supply chain planning processes.
• Negotiate with suppliers, shippers, etc.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers.
• Coordinate with other departments to determine purchase requirements.
• Inform new developments & sources of supply to other departments.
• Review potential costs, prices, and market research. Evaluate quotes/price comparisons and conduct detailed negotiation with vendors.
• Supervise bidding procedures and study offers for local and international purchases.
• Negotiate trading calls & cost comparison analysis.

Supervision:

• Supervise the implementation of purchase procedures.
• Monitor the production plan in WPP.
• In charge of procurement planning files for the team.
• Take responsibilities and act as manager in the absence of the purchase manager.

Reports:

• Prepare supplier analysis report.
• Prepare monthly reports (purchase ratio, # of days stock & landed cost report, WAC report, stock in future) for management review.
• Provide budgetary information to management.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree (preferably in Supply Chain)

Skills:

• Good communication
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Decision-making skills

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing spices, nuts, pulses, dates, etc.
• Experience in forecasting & planning of orders on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Experience in analyzing and evaluating the cost and suitability of supplies against specifications.
• Experience in processing, monitoring, and evaluating supplier contracts.