Procurement Manager at UNOCASA Limited

Job Description

• Implementation of strategic procurement policy in line with company’s objectives
• Implementation of the supply chain strategies
• Ensure availability of all critical raw materials, packaging, engineering and consumables of the right quantity at the right price and time.

Duties and Responsibilities
Date Base/Survey:

• Keep record of key suppliers with the updated contact details.
• Establish and maintain record of sufficient reliable and verifiable sources (COA, DFM, EU or local certifications) for all materials at very competitive prices
• Conducts periodical market surveys to know the prevailing market prices for proper bargaining as well as to aid effective benchmarking for materials.

Participate in S&OP:

• Work closely with the planners, marketing, and product development management to ensure smooth product launches.
• Have up to date information on products under development for follow up on raw material implications.

Procurement (P2P):

• Obtains stock replenishment advice for all materials from planning manager/user departments, places advert, collates and analyses the quotations in line with the category’s policy.
• Negotiate the best credit terms for raw, packaging and Engineering items in order to maximize working capital.
• Recommend appropriate penalties for defaulting suppliers.
• Manages sourcing and Importation of materials working closely with Regulatory officers for permits etc.
• Understand and adapt to controlled substance permit restrictions
• Provide necessary documents to finance team for proper import documentation
• Follow up on outstanding orders (progressing orders) and ensures prompt deliveries.
• Monitors supplier’s payment with a view to ensuring on time delivery of subsequent consignments.
• Negotiate, Develop and continuously renew contracts and service level agreements for projects, services across all functions

Cost Saving Initiatives:

• Ensure constant generation of useful management data and advise the business adequately as they affect procurement, stocks and distribution management.
• Suggest and implement other cost saving initiatives
• Commands credibility and gains supplier’s respect
• Promote procurement influence, while establishing long-lasting working relationships
• Play a key role in the leadership of cross-functional procurement team members.
• Coaching and on-the-job training for subordinates

Educational Qualifications

• A good University Degree or its equivalent in Science, Economics, Business Administration or Social Sciences with not less than 10 years cognate experience in manufacturing concern; preferably in the pharmaceutical or food industry. Must be impressionable and dynamic
• Must possess excellent human relations as well as being able to work independently as well as in a team to complete a given task under time and budget constraints.
• Sound Knowledge of Procurement Module of Business ERP
• Must be computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, in addition to being brilliant, analytical, proactive and result oriented.
• Registration with professional bodies like chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply will be an added advantage.