Role: Procurement Associate
Seeking an exceptional supply chain professional with
3-5+ years of experience to manage suppliers relating to the operations; this
includes but is not limited to stock suppliers, vehicle vendors, and logistics
companies. You are responsible for driving company supplier term negotiations,
by ensuring we receive the best margins and payment terms and building strong
partnerships across the country operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Study average daily sales in the leading system,
discuss requirements with the Supplier Relations division, and propose a
purchasing plan
Based on guidelines from the Supplier Relations team
– evaluate and negotiate with good suppliers in terms of quality, price,
delivery, and payment terms.
Schedule regular reports (e.g. open, partially
delivered, and overdue POs, goods in transit, supplier performance matrix,
inventory turn rate) and meetings
Actively manage and monitor the procurement and
delivery of goods to the warehouses, to ensure KPIs are being met and revised
regularly
Improve supplier lead-time compliance through optimization of delivery tracking
Support strategic sourcing initiatives – Provide
input on local spending situation and category practices, provide insights on
the local supplier market, and support the development of the contract
implementation plan
Assist in Monitoring all distribution agreement
contracts and ensure invoices from suppliers and POs to suppliers are as per
the agreed terms
Expedite and follow-up on purchase orders, resolve
Procurement client or supplier follow-up questions, and update Purchase Order
Proactively identify opportunities that will align
supplier needs with the organizational goals
Manage and implement strategies for procuring, and
distributing goods to maintain stock levels
Advise supply chain team members
Act as the single point of contact for the
Procurement function – Ensure that procurement policies and procedures are
complied with and act as a link between the local internal stakeholders,
suppliers, and the procurement organization
Requirements
Preferred 2 years of experience in a similar role
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Management,
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Related Field
Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures,
Logistics Skills, Strategic Planning
Abilities
Ability to work efficiently and independently in a
fast-paced sales environment
Strong selling, negotiating, and consulting skills
Strong data analysis and superior organizational
skills,
Effective interpersonal and analytical abilities
Strong oral, and written communication &
presentation skills
Willingness to travel for work within the country
Must love working with people and cross-cultural
teams
How To Apply
