Procurement Manager at Estrada International Staffing Solutions

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement policies in alignment with company objectives.
• Execute supply chain strategies to optimize overall operations efficiency.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring the timely availability of critical raw materials, packaging, engineering, and consumables at competitive prices.
• Maintain accurate records of key suppliers, including updated contact details.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive database of reliable sources for materials at competitive prices.
• Conduct periodic market surveys for price benchmarking and effective negotiation.
• Collaborate with planners, marketing, and product development teams to facilitate smooth product launches.
• Stay informed about products under development to anticipate raw material needs.
• Develop contract documents for strategic procurement services.
• Obtain stock replenishment advice, place advertisements, and analyze quotations following category policies.
• Negotiate favorable credit terms for raw materials, packaging, and engineering items.
• Recommend penalties for defaulting suppliers to maintain compliance and accountability.
• Manage the sourcing and importation of materials, coordinating with regulatory officers.
• Generate management data to provide insights into procurement, stocks, and distribution management.
• Propose and implement cost-saving initiatives while building credibility, gaining suppliers' respect, and promoting procurement influence through establishing lasting relationships. Additionally, play a key role in leading cross-functional procurement teams, providing coaching, and conducting on-the-job training for subordinates. Execute any additional tasks assigned by the supply chain director.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Economics, Business Administration, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Impressionable and dynamic with excellent human relations skills.
• Proficient in the Procurement Module of Business ERP.
• Computer literate with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical, proactive, result-oriented, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Registration with professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is an added advantage.