Procurement Supervisor

Overview

• Process high volume of Purchase order requests to support the requirements of the vehicle maintenance workshop.
• Source parts, tools & components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on sourcing processes and new projects and activities
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Perform common business practices relating to the purchase, pricing, terms, shipment, taxes, and payment for commodities and services.
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issue