Senior Specialist, Procurement
- Posted 2 months ago
- Be among the first 10 applicants
Job Description
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Qualifications & Education
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Sourcing: Identify a ready pool of reliable suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and have proper contracts in place;
- Vendor Management: Conduct continuous tracking of performance of suppliers and evaluate vendor performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Work with suppliers to improve on performance in areas where they are not performing to KPIs;
- Sales Campaign: support all sales campaigns with the following:
- Review the scope and requirements. Work with solution engineer to develop pricing strategies, costings and operational model to fulfil the requirements.
- Identify relevant supplier(s) to support the new business scope
- Act as support to Sales team on any clarifications from the prospective customers
- Cost & Budget Management: Manage purchasing budgets, conduct cost analyses, and minimize acquisition and freight costs to boost company profitability. Support in identifying cost-saving opportunities and recommend solutions.
- Reporting: Support the development and maintenance of procurement metrics and dashboards for reporting. Prepare periodic reports and presentations on procurement performance
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all purchased materials meet established quality control standards and adhere to ethical, environmental, and corporate policies. Assist in the conduct of procurement risk assessments and implementation of mitigation strategies
- Continuous Improvements: Support the review of procurement processes and procedures and recommend improvements. Assist in the development and implementation of procurement process automation initiatives. Support procurement-related training and capacity-building activities.
- Negotiation & Contract Management: Strong ability to secure favorable terms, handle disputes, and navigate contract law.
- Analytical & Forecasting Skills: Proficient in data-driven decision-making using value chain analysis and demand forecasting models.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Education
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any related fields (A plus for Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Finance)
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in purchasing in logistics field, preferably in transportation
- English & Computer Literacy: Intermediate English, Advance in MS Office
More Info
Key Skills
Compliance Quality Assurance
Cost Budget Management
inventory tracking tools
Analytical Forecasting Skills
Continuous Improvements
Sales Campaign Support
About Company
Skills:
Advanced Excel, Procurement, Forecasting, Contract Management, Finance, Budgeting, Accounting Software, Vendor Due Diligence, Financial Reporting
Skills:
Procurement, Sourcing strategies, Negotiation, Supplier Management, General Supply maintenance projects, Cost Optimization
Skills:
Ms Office, value-based selling, Freight Management, Negotiation, import export operations, business development, Account Management, Presentations, data reports
Skills:
Ms Office Suite, laws and regulations related to procurement, Negotiation, best practices in procurement grant management, procurement, Time Management, grant management, sourcing strategies
Skills:
Sustainability programs, Procurement governance, Fluency In English, Procurement strategies, Sourcing projects, supplier negotiations