Manager-Procurement

Strategic Sourcing:

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality goods and services.
• Conduct thorough market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and potential suppliers

Negotiation and Contract Management:

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all procurement transactions.

Cost Management:

• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies while maintaining quality standards.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and budget constraints.

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors, fostering partnerships that contribute to the agency's success.
• Address any vendor performance issues and work towards continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with relevant teams to establish and maintain quality standards for all procured goods and services.
• Implement and monitor processes to assess and improve the quality of delivered products.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the procurement function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement best practices to streamline procurement processes

Internal and External Relationship Management

• Assist Procurement Manager to plan and coordinate relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and vendors.
• As primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to request for Procurement related matters.
• Organise relevant information to contribute to negotiation efforts with vendors.
• Collaborate closely with logistics team for seamless operation and improve Sales Procurement KPI.

Inventory Management

• Assist and manage by making appropriate recommendations for inventory levels and replenishment planning.
• Track and evaluate profit margin.
• Partner with Project team to achieve delivery objectives.

Administration and Reporting

• Identify root cause and develop recommended action plans to improve Procurement.
• Prepare monthly forecast and weekly meeting materials and provide insights reports on data-mining outcomes.
• Execute activities driven by data analytics.
• Ensure correct documentation, specifications and contract management for all products and communicate information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Accurately prepare and format all new vendor suppliers and product information with the inventory management software.

Ad Hoc Activities

• Arrange timely expansion plans and new volumes changes to vendors.
• Standby to receive call and assistance request from Project Team during weekends.
• Any other related tasks/projects.