Support and execute the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services within the Country. Support the implementation of procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers on a local level.

What you’ll be doing 

• Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support and execute the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services in accordance with category strategies, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in own country, in line with zone and global strategies.
• Create local purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services within authorized signature limits.
• Support individual category projects and initiatives at the local level
• Provide Category and Operational Management with information and support for the integration of local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices into strategy development
• Execute and identify approved PRs waiting to be processed. Assess opportunity to bundle volume.
• In case of incomprehensible PR, detail the reason of the rejection to facilitate the end user for correction and tracking the flow history.
• Assign accurate and relevant source of supply to the PR raised by end users.
• Maintain a close relationship with tactical buyers (Category managers) to be constantly updated about the last version of the newly negotiated contracts.
• Create the relevant purchasing document types (contract, framework agreement, scheduling agreements, etc)
• Prepare catalogue (collect price list negotiated by the strategic buyer), open standard change, coordinate the approval of the prices and communicate the availability of the catalogue to end users.
• In case of imports, close follow up with the supplier along with the customs and port authorities is necessary

Who you’ll be working with 

List of direct reports:

• Nil

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Operational Management (e.g. plant managers, financial, inventory)
• Country and Category Management
• Local and international suppliers

Who we are looking for

• B.Sc/HND

Specific Work experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a previous procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure the delivery of the departmental KPIs

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Basic negotiation skills
• SAP/ Procurement system capability
• Proven ability in analysis and interpretation of data
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at most levels (including technical and operational) and with most functions in the local language
• Behavioral competence:
• Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions