Procurement Manager

Title:                  Procurement Manager
 Reports to:        General Manager
   
Job purpose:
Sourcing and purchasing goods and services for the company according to its available budget for each department.
The Procurement Manager  key part is to purchase  raw materials on a tender basis ;Also close control of purchasing budgets, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring delivery schedules are met and preparing ongoing reports for company executives .

Key responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure development of all procurement related policies & procedures
• Effectively manage the procurement budgets
• Maintain & increase purchase efficiency by reducing cost & timely supply of materials. Pro-actively gain the knowledge of latest products and technology available in the market with their competitive prices in related business area to bring in 'Competitive Advantage' to the organization
• Monitor & Lead various initiatives like quality improvement / measurement, automation etc.
• Ensure smooth coordination with Project, Commercial and Warehouse departments
• To maintain optimum level of stocks by regularly reviewing stocks in warehouse
• Review & improve process and systems to ensure smooth, effective & efficient operations
• Planning & Scheduling for Export Shipments. Complete Pre & Post Documentations for Export Shipments. Also to get Custom Clearance of Export shipments.
• Create database of vendors / contractors required for business interest.
• Selection & registration of appropriate vendors & contractors.
• Negotiate and finalize terms & conditions for all vendor contracts related to all purchases & services
• Negotiate payment terms, defect liability period, warranty / guarantee with vendors.
• Resolve disputes with vendors amicably.
• Decisions on debit or rejection to be imposed for substandard work or damaged supply.
• Ensure that the department is well managed as per laid standards & norms.
• Make sure all team members performance is reviewed periodically & clear feedback is provided on a continuous basis.
• Resolve and / or escalated employee grievances in a timely manner.
• Ensure data confidentially, integrity & protection of company's property.
• Ensure productive work relationships are established will all relevant internal department.
• Reporting to senior management by publishing daily / weekly / monthly MIS.
• Researching for new suppliers
• Following market trend
• Liaising with suppliers
• Projecting stock levels
• Negotiating prices with suppliers
• Reviewing tenders
• Following up with suppliers concerning delivery times
• Managing budgets
• Preparing reports
• Reporting to Senior Managers and Executives

Required Qualifications

• Should Possess a Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business administration or purchasing
• Must have In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing sector, with at least 3 years working experience
• Should have experience in procurements
• Should have exposure to purchase material from foreign vendors, import procedure etc.
• Negotiation, commercial acumen with statutory requirements.
• Excellent Client management.
• Should have worked at middle management level.
• Should have command over commercial terms & conditions. Understanding of foreign purchase, import process, duties and taxes, etc.
• Should be familiar with MS Office, Outlook etc Special Skills required: Detailed knowledge in Contracts, Customs laws , Warehousing , International procurement / Import duties , VAT & service taxes, product & market knowledge, experience in SAP/ERP system, Exposure to Quality Systems & Project management tools, Experience in VMI..
• Possession of leadership qualities
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Planning, organizing, financial, budgeting and decision-making skills
• Strong market awareness, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Application mode:
All interested Candidates should apply not later than Friday 22nd February 2013 electronically to the below email address attaching their C.V only.
The subject line should read “Application for Procurement Manager Position”

Email: careers@mygoli.com