Indirect Procurement Executive

Purpose (summary of the role):

This role needs to ensure reliable, effective and timely procurement of all non-raw materials and services, and find cost-effective suppliers and discover ways to cut procurement expenses.

Job Description:

• Review purchase requisitions and suppliers quotations.

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and follow up on delivery schedules

• Proactively develop new, cost-effective, and alternative sources of supplies and services.

• Monitor trends in the various supply markets and industries to devise and implement cost-reducing sourcing strategies.

• Responsible for delivering annual category cost savings targets.

• Manage RFPs, negotiate with suppliers, and execute the contracts.

• Serve as key contact for stakeholders in their area of responsibility. Build effective relationships of mutual trust and understanding.

• Manage and build effective relationships with key suppliers to drive value for cost effectiveness and access to innovation.

• Manage local supplier landscape in line with business strategies (e.g., payment terms, manage tail spend, local supplier management process).

• Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent business work experience.

• Team player, pro-active, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Highly organized and systematic.

• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation and management.

• Proven track record of developing effective sourcing strategies and bringing value-added procurement processes.

• Experience in SAP is a plus.

• Minimum 2 years of business experience in Procurement and Supply Chain.