Job Description
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Procurement Manager to join our team.
- The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the cost-effective acquisition of raw materials, packaging materials, and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize cost efficiency, supplier quality, and delivery timelines.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on their ability to meet our company's quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and logistics, to align procurement efforts with company objectives.
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure a reliable supply chain and manage any supplier-related issues promptly.
- Implement and oversee procurement processes and policies that adhere to relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. An MBA or relevant professional certification will be a plus.
- Proven experience in procurement, preferably within the alcoholic beverage industry or a related field.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable supplier contracts.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices, including supplier evaluation and risk management.
- Familiarity with market dynamics, trends, and pricing in the alcoholic beverage industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools for data analysis and contract management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a procurement team.
- Sound judgment, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
Salary
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2023.