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Procurement Manager Job Safal Group

Procurement Jobs, Safal Group Jobs.

Key responsibilities:

Procurement

  • Timely procurement of material and services at the most competitive rates without compromising on quality.
  • Enhance the process efficiency of PR to PO and fulfil the procurement requirements on time at an optimised cost without compromising on quality.
  • Ensure adherence to the procurement policy and SOP, and that minimum audit observations are made during internal/external audits.
  • Identify & implement opportunities for Cost optimization and efforts to bring down the total time of the SCM cycle.
  • Effectively manage the urgent requirement & uncertainty by making effective coordination with Internal Customers to know the priority of their requirements.
  • New Vendor Development on a continuous basis to source better quality products and services, and reduce lead time.
  • Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviews
  • Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favourable for the company and comply with local laws and regulations
  • Meeting with Internal Customer for Dispatch / Delivery status, updates of Projects, Process Improvement, etc., to achieve overall customer satisfaction.
  • Secure material availability in accordance with the Material Requirements Plan (MRP).
  • Monitor pricing trends of various materials & commodities and take actions to minimise negative impacts.
  • Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods and delivery to the plant(s)
  • Develop and maintain effective relations with local customs authorities and KRA, ensuring that Import Duties and Taxes are paid
  • Ensure (if applicable) all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and cancelled after their utilisation
  • Achieve Cost Savings on the procurement of goods and services through effective negotiation, new vendor development, material planning and value engineering.
  • Manage and plan minimum stock balances to ensure supplier lead times and stock holding policies are maintained to avoid any stockouts.
  • Strict control and monitoring of Inventory lying at warehouses is being done before ordering any fresh material in order to avoid duplication and reduce the inventory level.

Supply Chain Administration

  • Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
  • Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
  • Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles, including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and Vendors to create strategic value, risk management, and gain a competitive advantage for the organization.
  • Implement and drive a continuous improvement program in the procurement function and establish a high level of performances & standards.
  • Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
  • Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
  • Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place
  • Maintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance with SOPs.
  • Proactively monitor procurement operational and financial performance, and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department
  • Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies/procedures and action plans
  • Collaborate with the group procurement head and the Procurement managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance
  • Ensure the safeguard and security of the Company assets
  • Ensure that adequate insurance policy cover is arranged by the company for goods in transit and in stores
  • Compliance of Legal Agreements as per SOP and ensure effective monitoring & tracking of Legal Agreements across function.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

  • Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management
  • Qualifications as an added advantage: Certified Course in Supply Chain
  • Professional registration: IIMM / IFPSM / CIPS / APICS

Experience required:

  • General work experience (years): 10+ years in ERP-based Supply Chain
  • Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 5 years in a similar role
  • Industry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods

Key competencies and skills:

  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Planning & organizing skills
  • Team leadership skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Customer Focus

Computer literacy:

  • End user of the ERP System is Must – SAP ERP System preferably

Personality profile:

  • Positive
  • Collaborative
  • Fast-paced and prompt
  • Drive for results
  • Energetic and Enthusiastic
  • Taking ownership and being committed

Additional/specific work requirements:

  • High level of integrity.
  • Able to build bridges between various operational departments
  • Knowledge of Lean Tools – Six Sigma, KAIZEN, 8 Waste (Muda), 5S, etc.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in an environment of change
  • Functional Excellence – Keen to learn the latest developments and new things in functions
  • Innovation – looking at new ways of doing things
  • Business Acumen – Understanding critical leverage points of Business.
  • Drive for results – Demonstrating extraordinary levels of energy & efforts
  • Customer Focus – Actively looking for ways to increase value and satisfaction for customers
  • Taking ownership – Display commitment and go the extra mile to achieve the target.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes and best practices in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective Stakeholder Management and Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Must be analytical and systems-oriented.
  • Timely decision-making and managing uncertainty in the supply chain

Success as Role:

  • Improved Productivity
  • Increased Sales
  • Reduce stock-outs and backorders.
  • Cost savings/optimisation (%)
  • PR~PO Process Efficiency as per agreed SLA
  • New Vendor Development and Vendor Performance Evaluation
  • Timely availability of the material

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