Key Accountabilities:
· Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are followed to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock
· Good knowledge of metal markets, exposure to strategic sourcing, make-or-buy decisions.
· Imports, exports & custom clearance activities knowledge and related compliances.
· Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level
· Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate
· Provide data inputs for price lists, forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer supplier power
· Develop alternate vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage utilizing global market exploitation.
· Develop, implement, and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance
· Work closely with Technical Development, Sales, and Finance Teams.
· Ensure strong communication between teams to facilitate exchange of information and timely procurement of materials
· Ensuring compliance with customer and legal requirements.
· ERP knowledge is mandatory, preferable experience in SAP
Competencies:
· Good communication and presentation skills
· Should be able to manage a team.
· ERP SAP knowledge
· Good interpersonal skills and team player
· Maintain high ethical standards
· Communications / intrapersonal skills
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