Assistant Manager Supplies
CurrentEnsuring that all goods and services procured comply with the company policies and quality standardsMonitoring the pro's and con's of each potential purchaseTaking into account sustainability, risk management and ethical issues before making a decisionManaging purchase requisitions and ordersPreparing purchase orders and subcontractsHands on experience of ERP(Oracle) implementation & execution in ProcurementContract management monitoring. Ensuring that suppliers carry out their promises in accordance with their contractual obligationsDriving a consistent approach towards all, sourcing, purchasing & tendering activityReading and understanding procurement contracts and legal documentationDeveloping procurement procedures and systems of controlSettling invoice and contract disputesHandling change order requestsOrganizing and chairing procurement team meetingsIdentifying the key procurement prioritiesKeeping in regular contact with procurement agents, buyers and purchasing agentsEnsuring that everything in the procurement department runs smoothlyWorking closely with the delivery teamsResponsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier PerformanceLeading the sourcing activity for the company & developing sourcing strategiesLooking at all current spending activity so as to be able to identify any cost saving areasSetting annual departmental cost savings targets with senior company managersEnsure that all products or services are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on timeContinuously reviewing the company’s procurement strategyIdentifying any contractual and supplier risksCreating a list of potential suppliersKeeping in regular contact with clientsDeveloping supplier management plansMaking sure that that all legislative requirements are incorporated into any purchasing decisionsSourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing processProjecting stock levels
