Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.
Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.
Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
Review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures Complying with Company Strategic Plan.
Deliver update to Supply Chain Manager with all updates during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
Regular update meeting with Supply Chain manager for overview and update daily, weekly work progress.
