Procurement Manager

Description

The Procurement Manager will take a leadership role within the procurement function, in accordance with company policies, processes and standards.

• Monitor and analyse trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings
• Ensure purchasing records are properly maintained by creating detailed delivery schedules, raise purchase orders, update logs and update reports
• Issue and update inventory of supplies to ensure availability
• Manage and maintain good relationships with vendors
• Ensure that requisitions are processed in accordance with established company policies and control procedures
• Identify and pre-qualify new vendors to support business needs and future plans
• Evaluate potential suppliers to improve supply chain management
• To keep an update about import procedures
• Enforce company policy, legal and contractual best practices regarding suppliers
• Eliminate bias from the purchasing process by operating strictly within company guidelines at ‘arms-length’ for vendors and suppliers
• Assess vendor resources and expertise
• Track the stock of raw materials and components according to specific project number
• Develop strategies for motivating vendors to provide above-average services
• Monitor vendor performance, intervening when performance falls below an acceptable threshold
• Develop metrics and standards for vendor performance in all vendor categories
• Maintain a database of preferred vendors for materials and shipping
• Ensure that all purchases made continue to support the Company’s business strategy and are compliant with company policies
• Obtain information regarding current developments or trends in buying/purchasing methods, market prices, product changes and technical specifications
• Coordinate with the execution team for verifying and confirming material/product requirements
• Analyse and negotiate purchasing contracts to ensure they are within budget, subject to the approval of the ‘Division Director’
• Track orders to ensure materials are on schedule and delivered on-time
• Expand the capacity of the purchasing function in supporting bespoke and specialized interior related products/materials
• Coordinate with accounts for processing orders
• Ensure correct cost allocation and plan procurement in a timely manner
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the best possible price, payment terms and delivery dates for materials and products
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure availability of critical stock items

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Understanding of the tender and vendor management processes
• Strong Excel and Word skills and ideally experienced in using bespoke procurement software (e.g. ERP and MRP software)
• 10 to 15 years of experience within procurement, including at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role
• Likeable, positive and assertive personality
• Ideally experienced in a procurement function within fit-out construction or joinery manufacturing industries
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience in negotiating best price, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance