Technical Procurement Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Ideal candidate MUST have prior experience in dealing with international suppliers and working in heavy machinery industry or Automotive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed records as required for procurement coordination by forecasting levels of demand for spare parts.
• Negotiate sales terms with manufacturing representatives and overseas shipping firms at a competitive market price.
• Lead supplier negotiations, recommend suppliers and implement contracts designed to encourage continual improvement on price, quality and payment terms.
• Support the business in its endeavors by monitoring suppliers’ performance in line with KPIs, contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Ensure guarantees and warrantees are enforced on all supplied products when applicable.
• Conducting research to ascertain fast moving consumables and the best suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Processing payments and invoices, keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future, forecasting price trends
• Develop, train and supervise staff on the company’s procurement strategy and savings that may be of benefit to the entire Group.
• Continuously liaise with clearing agents (sea, air/land) to source for best rates to reduce the cost of transport.
• Ensure all shipments are insured to eliminate shipment/handling liabilities to the company.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant related field
• Must have prior experience in dealing with international suppliers.
• Must have worked in heavy machinery industry or Automotive.
• Must demonstrate knowledge in inventory accounting, inventory storage systems
• Excellent planning skills and highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines.
• Can adapt quickly to different environments.
• Effective people & project management skills.
• Ability to perform at a high level, constantly with proven experience