Job Responsibility
- Coordinates an efficient raw material procurement processes to support the needs of the planned production output.
- Assists manager in initiating negotiation on required purchases in negotiating with suppliers on favorable contractual terms and conditions.
- Supports cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives as well as recommendation of alternative solutions.
- Delivers on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives
- Assists manager in developing and executing performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback and analysis.
- Recommends and maintains procurement policies and review on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies
- Any other job related responsibilities that may be assigned at the level of the position due to the needs of the business.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor's Degree/ Diploma in any business related field or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience in procurement at executive level
- Excellent sourcing and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and writing skills in major languages with all levels of people
- Good interpersonal, analytical and ability to work independently
- Able to evaluate cost and value of purchase to the plant
- Well verse with wood grading
- Basic knowledge in wood species and technology
- Computer literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft application i.e. Word & Excel
- SAP knowledge is an added advantage
- Physically fit, as required to work on site internally and externally (vendor site)
- Able to differentiate color (not colour blind)