Job Purpose
- To develop, implement and manage effective, best-in-class systems for the effective management of supplier relationships and interfaces with Food Concepts.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Procurement Operations
- 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
- Prepare purchasing reports for all the agreements they have with suppliers and vendors
- Prepare plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
- Follow and enforce the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
- Manage inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
- Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
- Maintain good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
- Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
Risk and Cost Management
- Perform risk management for supply contract
- Examine and test existing contracts
- Ensure clear audit trail, process transparency and clarity of roles of individual parties in the Procurement process
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality of business suppliers
- Procurement turnaround time
- Quality of goods/services procured
- Quality of risk management/prevention of risk exposure in the procurement process
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
Job Specifications
- A good first degree in social/management/physical sciences
- Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/Food Industry sector
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Food Concepts Plc on career2.successfactors.eu to apply