Team LeadershipProcurement StrategyProject ManagementSupplier ManagementPerformance MonitoringCompliance and Risk Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and initiatives to drivecost savings, improve efficiency, and enhance supplier performance.• Oversee the management of local procurement operations and leadspecific RFP/RFI/RFQ projects as needed. Provide guidance, training,mentoring, and support to team members to ensure they thoroughlyunderstand the business needs, procurement expertise, and projectrequirements.• Ensure high-performance standards for the Local Procurement teamsand maintain 100% compliance with regulatory requirements, andcompany policies, especially those related to anti-corruption and ethicalbusiness practices.• Collaborate with Local, Regional partners and internal teams to maintainclear and effective communication, meet stakeholder expectations, andresolve operational challenges efficiently.• Drive continuous process improvements by leveraging best practices,streamlining procurement processes, and implementing procurementtechnologies.• Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and emergingtechnologies to proactively identify innovation and cost savingsopportunities.• Prepare and present regular reports, performance metrics, and analysesto the Global Head of Procurement & Regional Procurement Lead asrequired.

Develop, direct and execute procurement strategies, including trackingorders and logistics.Optimize the mode of transportation by respecting costs and qualityindicators.Lead, assist and motivate the purchasing team.Manage suppliers to ensure delivery dates are met.Implementation and Management of Microsoft Business Central ERPsystem.

• Develop, lead and execute sourcing strategies including order tracking and logistics• Lead the procurement plan.• Lead, support and motivate the sourcing and warehousing team while promoting team spirit and initiative.• Reporting on the activity.• Manage suppliers to ensure shipping dates are met.• Calculate the cost (landed cost) of all purchases and propose a sale price.• Build relationships with suppliers to negotiate ideal conditions for purchases.• Provide data on all aspects of procurement operations.• Maintain accurate and complete records of all procurement resources for future reference.• Be in constant communication with the sales department to optimize the sourcing flow and meet customer delivery deadlines.

Overall savings of + Rs.8,000,000 on packaging materials and spare parts for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.・ Creation of a new procurement procedure for the company, implementation and monitoring.・ Successful implementation of the new ERP system (D365) for the Warehousing and Purchasing Department.

Responsible for all local and foreign purchases (packaging materials, spare parts and raw materials) - Execute the strategic procurement process in multiple indirect expense categories.• Manage the Capex process, chair a monthly Capex follow-up meeting with GM, FM, Production and Maintenance Manager.• Tendering process.• Implement and implement new procurement procedures for the company.• Develops, leads and executes procurement strategies including order tracking and logistics.• Track and report key functional actions to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.• Supervised associates providing direction and instruction for storage shelves, rotating equipment and reception.• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure smooth communication and meet expectations. • Responsible for preparing and processing purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.• Find, select and negotiate the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, conditions, deliveries and services with suppliers.• Lead a team of 5 staff - Purchasing Officer, Warehouse Officer and Support Clerk.• Ensure all standards are met - FEFO, FIFO, HACCP, ISO and H&S

Imports/ExportsReportingStore and warehouse managementVendor ManagementLogisticsInventory

Manage the Overall Production Unit, Cold and Hot Kitchens, Delivery, and Store Operations.