- Understand evolving industry sustainability requirements and develop supply chain sustainability
- Procuring and managing stock for designated suppliers/product categories.
- Purchase products of the required quality at the best prices.
- Establish and cultivate mutually beneficial relations with suppliers.
- Achieve close to 100% stock availability on managed categories.
- Manage stock turnover days to eliminate overstocking and redundant stock.
- Maintain and develop the profit+ system with up-to-date and valid information.
- Evaluate suppliers and negotiate contracts to ensure best terms and pricing.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to optimise supply chain efficiency.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment to meet production demands.
- Coordinate with internal teams to understand material requirements and forecast future needs.
- Analyse market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Identify more cost effective and/or second sources of supply
- Resolve supplier issues and manage supplier performance to meet quality and delivery expectations.
- Collaborate with production and logistics teams to streamline processes and improve lead times.
- Provide regular reports on purchasing activities, including cost analysis and supplier performance.
- Proven success and experience within the Procurement sector.
- Previous experience in implementing supplier and product quality control management.
- Technical aptitude with the ability to understand and develop technical product specifications.
- Highly organised in both written and verbal communications.
- Confident and clear in communicating at all levels.
- Commercially minded with strong financial acumen.
- Results-oriented, metrics-driven individual with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration,
- development, and compliance