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