Supply Chain Coordinator at Ralds & Agate

Role Objectives

• The objective of this role is to procure core goods and essential services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, keeping all user groups abreast of the status of all outstanding orders and purchases and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Job owner employs best practice supply chain management techniques to day-to-day activities to maximize its contribution to the company’s profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous assessment of market conditions to identify and develop strategies and synergies with vendors in a manner that benefits the company and enables the achievement of pre-defined targets in our project development plans.
• Develop a detailed understanding of our retained suppliers and vendors operations and ensure a seamless connection with our business in a manner that complies fully with the company’s supply management policies.
• Coordinate all tender activities inclusive of preparing commercial reports and organizing tender presentations and processes for procurement approval as required.
• Negotiate and manage bulk purchasing contracts and commitments in a manner aligned with our project development milestone requirements.
• Organize and attend material status meetings with suppliers and contractors
• Keep all users and contractors apprised of the progress of all outstanding order/requisition while offering procurement expertise to customers and project team.
• Manage a detailed procurement plan for all works in conjunction with all participating units and aid achievement of defined milestones through careful management of all procurement related issues
• Prepare monthly project accounts, variance reports and performance analysis reports.
• Conduct MONTHLY inventory stock taking exercises on all ongoing project sites
• Manage the company’s independent material pricing index

Educational Qualifications / Experience

• First Degree in Quantity Surveying, Accountancy or related course.
• Minimum of (5) fives years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Procurement Specialist.

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:
Functional Competencies / Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Construction industry standards & practices
• Strong Negotiating Skills
• Strong Relationship Management
• Intermediate level user of EXCEL and ability to master ERP systems
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and Bills of Quantities

General Management Competencies / Requirements:

• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Good People Management Skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively.