Develops and implementing purchasing strategy (3% sourcing saving and improve margins).
Reviews and processes purchase orders for Components of Filter elements, Air intake systems.
Planning, procurement, price negotiations and follow up with vendors.
Foster, develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with suppliers, customers, the leadership team, and employees.
Responsible for contract management in relation to all materials.
Create, maintain, and execute material logistic strategies to manage inventory and control excess and obsolete materials. Leading the stores and logistics team to execute these strategies effectively.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Inventory and Purchasing modules of the organization?s business system.
Ensure optimal focus to maximise price savings, rebates, group redistribution and commitments.
Oversee the procurement function utilising acceptable purchasing practices.
Work with the employees and managers to procure the appropriate supplies and equipment within agreed upon time frames.
Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.
Lead the standardisation of supplies and equipment within the organisation, including leading a specialist indirect buyer to deliver advantage for the site and wider business.
Lead the resolution of equipment and supply quality and service problems with vendors.
Maintain a professional environment in interactions with vendors.
Responsible for selection of suppliers considering quality of service and cost to the Plant.
Coordinate the reconciliation process for invoices with the Accounts Payable department when price and quantities do not agree with the purchase order.
Assist in the preparation of the annual departmental operating and capital budgets; operates each function within the approved budget.
Coach, lead, and develop team leads and members to ensure organisational goals and objectives are met.
Responsible to fulfil all compliances related to procurement and supply chain.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Analytical capability to interpret and present data.
Maintain and provide current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends.
Knowledge of Material Management System.
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Identify tools, processes, and metrics to optimise supplier value.
Leads by example and motivates people to create a challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritise scheduling of work.
Excellent technical writing, documentation, and record keeping skills.
Excellent analytical problem-solving ability and leverage metrics and other tools to drive supplier performance.
Ability to contribute in a cross functional collaborative environment.
Financial skills including cost modelling, cost analysis, make vs. buy analysis.
Ability to directly understand and relate the impact of the function to the wider organization.
Good interpersonal, organizational skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Education and Experience
Masters in related field would be desirable as would formally engineering background.
Diploma In material Management.
Depth of knowledge and experience in Strategic, Operational and Tactical Global Procurement and Supply Chain Mgt Principles and Fundamentals and compliances.
Strong background in the management of materials and sourcing within a design and manufacturing environment.
Experience in total quality, lean, six sigma, or other similar environments.
Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment ? SAP is an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills.
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