Head - Procurement - Cotton Industry (12-20 yrs)

Head - Procurement - Cotton Industry

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organisation's overall objectives and goals.

- Analyse market trends, supply chain risks and opportunities to optimise procurement processes.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement activities accordingly.

- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including requisition, sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contract management.

- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and ethical standards in all procurement activities.

- Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-effective purchasing practices.

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, conducting supplier evaluations and performance reviews.

- Conduct supplier audits and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and delivery standards are met.

- Negotiate favorable terms, conditions and prices with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements.

- Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, training and performance feedback.

- Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

- Allocate resources effectively to meet procurement objectives and deadlines.

- Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing disruptions.

- Implement risk management strategies to address supplier dependencies and geopolitical uncertainties.

- Develop contingency plans for critical supplies and maintain robust disaster recovery measures.