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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Procurement Management:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.

• Manage the entire procurement process from identifying needs, selecting suppliers, and negotiating contracts to placing orders and managing delivery schedules.

• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.

• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of supplier performance and negotiate improvements where necessary.

• Contract Negotiation:

• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.

• Monitor and manage contract compliance and resolve any issues that arise.

• Cost Management:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value improvement.

• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Forecasting and Demand Planning:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for goods and services based on historical data, market trends, and input from various departments.

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to gather information and improve forecast accuracy.

• Utilize forecasting tools and software to generate and update forecasts regularly.

• Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained to meet demand without overstocking.

• Create new and revised inventory items in the system.

• Coordinate with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.

• Identify and implement strategies to reduce excess inventory and improve inventory turnover.

7. Production Planning:

• Develop production plans that align with demand forecasts and inventory policies.

• Coordinate with production and operations teams to ensure production schedules meet customer demands and minimize lead times.

• Adjust production plans as necessary to respond to changes in demand or supply constraints.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments, such as production, finance, and sales to understand their procurement and planning needs and provide support.

• Participate in project teams to provide procurement and planning expertise and support.

• Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, planning and forecasting including spend analysis, savings achieved, and vendors’ performance.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation.

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead buyer role.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in procurement and forecasting software as well as Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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