Procurement Lead - Import - B2B Segment - Heavy Engineering (12-18 yrs)

Procurement Lead - Import - B2B - Heavy Engineering

Job Description:

1. Manage the entire procurement process for the organization.

2. Develop and implement strategies for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

3. Monitor market trends, economic conditions and industry news to inform and adjust procurement decisions.

4. Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers to ensure best quality, delivery, and value.

5. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

6. Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to meet customer needs.

7. Utilize available resources to research and identify potential suppliers.

8. Analyse purchasing trends and develop long-term procurement strategies.

9. Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers.

10. Monitor performance of suppliers and evaluate the quality of purchased products and services.

Key Skill sets:

- Develop viable and cost-effective and strategies.

- Communicate the value of strategic sourcing and procurement to key stakeholders.

- Develop and maintain relationships.

- Work with key software and systems.

- Evaluate existing procurement policies and procedures and update accordingly.

- Evaluate and select chosen suppliers using set criteria such as quality, price, delivery and sustainability.

- Attend trade shows, interview vendors and visit supply plants/distribution centres.

- Manage contracts, including settling disputes and ensuring that a supplier meets expectations.

- Negotiating various contracts with vendors on quality, price and delivery.

- Analyse and complete financial reports and pricing proposals.

- Keep track of all goods and services ordered and received with a comprehensive inventory.

- Ensure responsible procurement practises are being met and comply with company objectives.

- Calculate all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy.

- Prepare and update reports, records and pricing lists.

- Work with other teams for cross-departmental work.