Procurement Administrator
Description
This position is responsible to support business by ensuring timely procurement of RM/PM while ensuring quality and best service standards. The incumbent is also responsible to ensure that contracts with local and overseas vendors are renewed and managed on time.
Responsibilities
· To execute Purchase Strategy, Policies, Systems, Processes and Metrics as laid down by Central Purchase, in the Business Unit.
· To establish MOQ’s for RM/PM and the reorder inventory levels based on lead times and consumption.
· To ensure call ups of centrally contracted Purchase Orders are as per production needs.
· For sourcing/selecting and negotiating with suppliers for local purchases including long term contracts.
· To optimize the service and quality elements of contracts, identify areas of improvement, engage pro-actively with suppliers and manufacturing to implement these improvements.
· To support initiatives of central purchase in vendor development and material specifications.
KPIs
- Buying within budget prices
- Risk Mitigation of Supplies
- Working capital management
- Material availability
Requirements
Skills
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing, and purchasing cycle
- Ability to establish MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) and reorder levels based on consumption & lead time
- Skilled in vendor evaluation, negotiation, and contract management
- Ability to manage local and overseas suppliers
- Proficiency in ERP systems
- Strong analytical skills for costing, price comparison, and budget adherence
Preferred candidate
Career level
Mid career