Job Purpose
To develop, implement and manage effective, best-in-class systems for the effective management of supplier relationships for Food related stock Items and interfaces with Food Concepts ensuring the organization obtains best value for goods and services provided by suppliers.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Procurement Management:
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Plan and approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Oversight of the supplier evaluation and purchase negotiation process.
Work with other operational planning staff to analyse the material needs of the organization and create a procurement plan
Monitor the purchasing reports for all agreements with suppliers and vendors.
Monitor and report the company’s purchases and spend
Provide periodic reports to management on purchasing activities and efficient utilisation of spend
Constantly communicate and educate internal users on processes put in place for interfacing with suppliers, procurement of goods/services and contracting
Define, implement and manage processes aimed at ensuring that only credible suppliers are registered to conduct business with Food Concepts and also put in place an effective framework for the performance management of the suppliers
Risk and Cost Management:
Manage unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk management for supply contract
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Protection of Food Concepts from possible risks related to the procurement of goods and services
Examine and test existing contracts
Ensure clear audit trail, process transparency and clarity of roles of individual parties in the Procurement process
Manage the budget on company’s overall cost of sales and Procurement Department annual expense
Key Performance Indicators
Quality of business suppliers
The quality/ yield of cost saving initiatives provided
Procurement turnaround time
Quality of goods/services procured
Quality of risk management/prevention of risk exposure in the procurement process
Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts):
Executive Management, Warehouse Manager & Procurement Associate
External Contact:
Service providers / Vendors
Job Specifications
A good first degree in social/management/physical sciences
Possession of a Post graduate degree in Human Resources/Business Administration/Supply Chain Management or related field is an added advantage
Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is required.
Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/Food Industry sector
Knowledge Requirements:
Knowledge of Inventory Management
Knowledge of Cost management
Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures
Demonstrates expertise in Procurement management
Decision Expectation:
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Recommends cost saving initiatives
Educates internal users on procurement processes
Enforces agreed decisions
Purpose of Contact:
Exchange or provide information
Obtain, clarify and discuss information
Present, discuss information and problems.
Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas.
Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates .
Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters.
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