•Managing and overseeing day to day operations, execution, monitoring of all regular purchases and procurement activities.•Improving performance efficiency through constant supply of required goods/materials•Monitoring stock levels, identifying purchasing needs and conduct market research to identify pricing trends.•Risk management of suppliers to ensure they have the capacity to deliver in terms of quantity & quality required.•Sourcing, researching potential vendors, selecting and negotiating for the bestpurchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services withsuppliers.•Preparation of procurement budget and cost control by constantly looking for bestproducts at best prices.•Monitoring and coordinating deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure thatall items are delivered on time.•Direct purchasing through the process of evaluating suppliers, conductinginterviews, negotiating and managing supplier agreements and contracts.•Conduct risk assessments on product perishability, supply trends, demand factorsand at-risk product mitigation to reduce product obsolescence.•Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with otherfunctional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, qualityassurance through inventory reviews and re-balancing efforts.•Track shipments and update relevant parties on package's progress.•Coordinate shipping with clearing agents and government agencies for timelyclearance of imports.•Deal with quotes from prospective shippers and handle claims with insurancecompanies if any shipment problems happen to occur.•Keep in touch with shipping companies, forwarding and government agencies forefficient and cost effective delivery of goods.•Monitor and work on any delays that may occur during the import process andbring same to management on timely basis.•Continuously check whether there are opportunities for lowering the cost of thefreight, forwarding and shipment charges.

•Maintain and ensure smooth and uninterrupted production without instances of raw & packaging materials shortage and assisting in production planning and supplier follow ups.•Setting of re-order and min max levels based on consumption and suppliers’ lead times.•Negotiating for plant spares and cost analysis through comparative of quotations and involving user departments to ensure that the right item is procured at the right price and the right quality.•Supporting the quality team by ensuring procured products meet standard given specifications and vendors adhere to parameters as per instructions. Also assisting suppliers through quarterly supplier audits to find areas of improvement.•Problem solving by foreseeing hurdles & bottle necks in getting supply for assignable and non-assignable causes.•Preparation and submission of monthly procurement spend analysis reports to the top management.•Actively participating in prospective and existing supplier’s quality audits and submitting of reports.•Maintain strict adherence to budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards. Identify alternative solutions that decrease cost, and present alternative pricing that allows company to keep or share savings.•Daily follow ups with suppliers to ensure orders are supplied within the given timelines to avoid stock outs•Trained internal auditor of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management system and ISO 22000

•Counter checking the invoices against the orders to ensure accuracy and sorting of any discrepancies in quantity or price charged.•Managed and controlled perpetual material receiving, delivery and distribution. Prepared and implemented sourcing plans to ensure efficiency and economy in the procurement of materials and services.•Received request form from users and source quotations from approved suppliers and sub-contractors through the established procedure.•Received approved requisitions, prepared and dispatched local purchase orders (LPOs) as needed for provisions and followed up to ensure timely delivery.