Job Responsibilities

- Provide advice to internal stakeholders on all procurement-related matters and ensure they are compliant with Company Procurement Policy.

- Perform vendor screening, supply market research and analytical studies to identify and select potential suppliers to be added to the pre-approved vendor list.

- Prepare RFQ/Tender documents

- Review and evaluate quotations from vendor

- Coordinate purchasing activities and services based on company’s needs.

- Monitor process and supplier performance and resolve issues with suppliers.

- Manage and analyze expense data with the objective to derive cost saving opportunities.

- Monitor contracts and renewal prior to expiry

- Any other duties assigned by manager

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience in the F&B industry

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilities

- Provide advice to internal stakeholders on all procurement-related matters and ensure they are compliant with Company Procurement Policy.

- Perform vendor screening, supply market research and analytical studies to identify and select potential suppliers to be added to the pre-approved vendor list.

- Prepare RFQ/Tender documents

- Review and evaluate quotations from vendor

- Coordinate purchasing activities and services based on company’s needs.

- Monitor process and supplier performance and resolve issues with suppliers.

- Manage and analyze expense data with the objective to derive cost saving opportunities.

- Monitor contracts and renewal prior to expiry

- Any other duties assigned by manager

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience in the F&B industry

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Purchasing Manager Job Description

We are seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company's purchasing activities. The purchasing manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Purchasing Manager Job Responsibilities

· Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.

· Lead and direct the work of purchasing clerks including hiring, training and supervising.

· Contract management to include all aspects (e.g. administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate).

· Negotiate or renegotiate and administer contracts with vendors.

· Administer bidding process and contracts (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, etc.).

· Research and evaluate vendors/contracts to ensure it is in compliance with government regulations (e.g. vendor debarment and suspension regulation).

· Evaluate vendors to ensure its performance is aligned with established specifications.

· Evaluate order and bid documentation.

· Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

· Review and maintain good record of purchasing files and records (purchase orders, contracts, etc.) to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure the availability of documentation.

· Back up purchasing clerk to include ordering of supplies/goods, equipment and material, reviewing, and processing/issuing of purchase order.

· Review and monitor capital purchases to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures.

· Identify opportunities for cost savings

. · Compile data from variety of sources for analyzing and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and monitoring of purchasing processes.

· Continually improve purchasing methods/processes.

· Response to inquiries from internal and external sources in providing information, direction, and or appropriate referrals.

Purchasing Manager Requirements

• Previous working experience in Purchasing Management
• Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or similar relevant field
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting and purchasing management
• Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Job Responsibilities

- Manage and lead procurement activities for supplies and services from vendors.

- Lead the competitive sourcing process, initiate requests for information/Quotation/Proposal, negotiate commercial terms.

- Execute all contractual matters of assigned projects and ensure that they are dealt with effectively.

- Monitor and analysis trends in spending and inventory control and make recommendations to identify areas for saving.

- Other adhoc matters assigned by the Management.

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience

- Has experience in managerial role, preferably in the F&B industry

- Good leadership and people management

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Sourcing, quotation and price comparison
• Generate purchase order, track delivery and update orders in a timely manner
• Ensure purchase order, invoice and delivery order are attached with supporting document
• Verify supplier invoice quantity, unit rate and system data entry integrity
• Mange company assets
• Filing, administrative and any other ad hoc duties assigned by superior

Prerequisites:

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ level qualification
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word
• Proficient in ACCPAC sage system is an added advantage
• A good team player with initiative and sense of responsibility

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilities

- Manage and lead procurement activities for supplies and services from vendors.

- Lead the competitive sourcing process, initiate requests for information/Quotation/Proposal, negotiate commercial terms.

- Execute all contractual matters of assigned projects and ensure that they are dealt with effectively.

- Monitor and analysis trends in spending and inventory control and make recommendations to identify areas for saving.

- Other adhoc matters assigned by the Management.

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience

- Has experience in managerial role, preferably in the F&B industry

- Good leadership and people management

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

Roles & Responsibilities

On Shipping matters:

• Prepare import and export documents including packing list, invoices, country of origin, letter of credit, insurance, etc
• Liaise with customers and forwarders on delivery schedules and shipment arrangement
• Liaise with forwarder on cargo clearance, permit and delivery, for both import and export
• Liaise with forwarder on documentation, booking of containers, shipment and tracking of cargo
• Liaise with the warehouse team on packaging, loading and unloading
• Update and monitor the status of shipping arrangement and delivery
• Check and verify documents to ensure legal compliance
• Seek freight quotations and make recommendations on competitive forwarders or agents, carriers and insurers for shipment

On Procurement matters:

• Source for vendors, request quotations and make recommendations to the Operations Department
• Evaluate vendor’s quotation and technical specification to comply with projects requirement
• Evaluate supplier’s performance and quality standard
• Prepare purchase requisition and purchase orders
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues such as quality or quantity discrepancies
• Update purchasing records, data and pricing into our inventory system
• Adhere to our company’s Integrated Management System policies and procedures
• Undertake other ad-hoc duties as assigned

** On-the-job training will be provided.

Pre-Requisites

• O level with experience / A-level or Nitec graduates
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language
• Outgoing and positive personality, able to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Able to work under minimum supervision or independently
• Proactive and self-motivated in problem-solving
• Knowledge of import and export documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office

Working Environment:

• Office-based
• 5.5-day work week with alternate half-day Saturday
• Staggered work arrangements available

Responsibilities

• To receive the work order from Assistant Purchasing Manager to carry out jobs by the requirement of the order.
• To clarify with customers via Marketing department enquiries or item descriptions that are unclear
• To submit quotation worksheet to assistant purchasing manager within the time frame as stated on work order for approval and make the necessary amendments
• To ensure the timely delivery of stores of confirmed orders by supplier.
• To provide Picking list, Stock chit, and coordinate with Operations Department on delivery time.
• To ensure that all relevant documents (i.e. Certificate, D.O) are in order for delivery
• To hand over signed delivery orders to Accounts department.
• Coordinate return of stores to supplier, submit Goods Return Note (if any) and collection of Credit note.
• To update system and post the necessary documents after completion of order

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office
• 5.5-day work week

Procurement and Logistics Executive

Responsibilities:

• Source and negotiate for the most favourable costs with supplier.
• Assist in arranging of transport and prepare delivery and collection orders.
• Ensure supplies and finished goods are delivered timely and in good condition.
• Perform record-keeping, stock movement control of all materials, tools & kits.
• Account for inventory and assist in good warehousing practice.
• Assist in the issuance of materials & kits and return of damaged goods, if any.
• Update and maintain all relevant records in an organized manner.
• Build rapport and long-term relationship with vendor.
• Recommends substitution where a saving in cost or improved delivery will result.
• Solicits and analyses quotations for stock and non-stock items.
• Selects the most competitive source and negotiates for the best deal.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Shows great attention to detail
• Responsible, team-player and organised
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have a good command of reading, writing and typing
• Preferably have at least 2 years working experience

Company Overview

Achieve a promising career with OSG by joining our journey to become Singapore’s leading supplier of containers and modular space solutions! Get acquainted with clients from a wide range of industries, government and MNCs! Accepted candidates can look forward to a friendly, respectful and rewarding working environment. Join our family now!

Our company is one of the leading suppliers of cabin containers in Singapore that provide portable, affordable and flexible space solutions. We strive to deliver reliable products and warm service to our customers from many different industries including Building & Construction, Manufacturing, Maritime and Services. As we expand, we will continue to bring out the best in our people and seek better working experience & environment.

We believe in building for all a:

1) Progressive working environment
2) Friendly & respectful culture
3) Rewarding & enriching experience

Our core values are being Optimal, Smart & Genuine.

Interested applicants please provide your resume with your last drawn salary, reason for leaving and address. (Agency will not be entertained)

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are currently seeking an Admin Assistant to support our expanding operations.

Description

• Assisting in managing purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
• Liaise and follow up with suppliers/vendors.
• Daily matching of supplier’s invoices with supporting documents such as Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order
• Tracking deliveries.
• General data entry and filing.
• All other related or ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience
• Good Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job Responsibilities:

• Source and identify suppliers for direct/indirect materials/services to expand supplier base and for new project/production needs;
• Obtain quotes from newly source suppliers to provide costing and cost reduction;
• Lead in conducting periodic price negotiation with suppliers to ensure competency in cost for materials/service;
• Develop and negotiate favorably supply agreement with suppliers;
• Work with Engineering/Unit Sales to analysis Sales Contract’s scope of supply and provided Sales Contract BOM Cost to Management;
• Support in providing Project Costing;
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineer/HVAC in or equivalent;
• Proficiency in both written and spoken in English and Mandarin as to liaise with relevant Mandarin speaking counterparts;
• Excellent organization problem solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

· Handle daily purchasing process function including sourcing, receiving invoices, issue orders, tracking payment status and expediting delivery schedule

· Negotiate with vendors on price and delivery requirements

· Coordinate the importing of products with vendors and shipping personnel

· Track purchase orders and supplier delivery schedules

· Monitor stock movement to ensure minimum inventory holdings

· Other ad-hoc responsibilities by management

Requirements:

· Minimum Diploma or equivalent

· Preferably with 1 - 2 years of working experience

· Have knowledge in inco-terms is preferred

· Good negotiation and analytical skills

· Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel

· Has initiative and a positive learning attitude

· Pleasant personality and customer service orientated

Job Description

• Process purchase requisition and/or orders to support procurement buys.
• Work closely with relevant internal and external parties on procurement activities
• Order entry, administration, shipping and order tracking
• Support fulfillment of orders and initiate improvements in supply chain operation
• Managing couriers and transportation providers and negotiating prices with vendors & logistics services provider

Requirements

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be an added advantage
• Able to work independently in a fast and dynamic environment
• Team player with strong analytical and communication skills

Others:

· 5 Days work week

· Remuneration dependent on work experience and qualifications

• Coordinate regulatory documentation and sample requests – process and track requests, expedite documents and samples, ensure all requests are fulfilled.
• Prepare assigned administrative duties such as raising QAFs, Sample POs, etc.
• Update assigned Purchasing databases such as ICC new codes.
• Coordinate Sample POs - expedite and ensure prompt deliveries of items.
• Assist in maintaining information for the Global Purchasing Database.
• Assist buyers in projects coordination.
• Assist in office administrative duties such as distribution of incoming mails and parcels.

Job requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration, GCE ‘A’ Level or years of similar experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

If you are interested in the above position and your profile corresponds to the above requirements, we invite you to apply by sending a detailed resume, stating current and expected salaries through the link below:

https://takasago.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/118?c=takasago

Procurement Manager Responsibilities:

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.

• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.

• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.

• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.

• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.

• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.

• Preparing procurement reports.

Procurement Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.

• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

• Management and leadership skills.

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.

• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.

• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.

• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.

• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.

• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.

• Preparing procurement reports.

Procurement Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.

• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

• Management and leadership skills.

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Finance Analyst - Inventory

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for a talented Finance Analyst - Inventory to join our team in Tuas South, Singapore. This will be following Hybrid work model.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

· Responsible for conducting cost analysis to support management in making operating decisions.

· Runs monthly cost updates and/or prepares standard cost data including annual cost role up.

· Maintains cost master; creates and maintains costing for new items.

· Develops and conducts basic cost audits and cost analysis.

· Analyzes cost variances (IPV (Invoice Price Variance/PPV (Purchase Price Variance) and monthly movements), determines root causes, and prepares recommendations and alternatives for improvements for review by supervisor.

· Identifies data analysis needs and works with appropriate departments to obtain the data on a regular basis.

· Prepares analysis and drafts presentation materials for review by supervisor.

· Assists in the inventory valuation process.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Evaluates US accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies; assesses the accounting requirements and objectives to determine the implications on the business and communicate to stakeholders with varying financial knowledge.
• Financial Reporting - Analyses financial data by evaluating results and solutions to support business decisions; prepares and presents financial information by summarizing data to communicate results in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations; partners with stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies.
• Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
• Business Partnering - Collaborates with stakeholders and develops partnerships to drive performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies; influences the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the business to provide guidance to support the decision-making process and guiding the business towards positive results and organizational alignment; evaluates business environment using measures to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.
• Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.
• Product Costing - Establishes total material costs to ensure compliance with policies and completeness of the bill of materials; develops labor and overhead rates to ensure inventory costed in compliance with company policies; analyses actual cost to understand variances to estimates to improve integrity of results.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent field or studying for accounting entry qualifications.
• Minimal relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.
• Not able to support cross-border relocation.
• Financial/ Month End Accounting
• Month end accounting for inventory related journals such as – FIFO (First In First Out), external suppliers’ transit, EnO (excess and obsolete) & NRV (Net realizable value) accruals, etc
• Month end accounting for GPL (Global Planning Logistics) Transportation – accruals, cross-charges, etc.
• Preparer for working file to review GPL Transportation financial performance (actual vs. forecast, actual vs. AOP) for internal review and Corp submission.
• ARM reconciliations
• Manage Indirect GRNI (Goods received not invoiced)– ensure work to clear down aged items.
• Other Tasks
• Preparer for inventory annual API exemption request
• Preparer and in charge for inventory costing (annual, half year and adhoc)
• Preparer for GPL Transportation forecast and AOP working files.
  Support statutory requests.
• Support submission of monthly cash forecast for Corp Treasury
• Business Partnering for Singapore GPL Transportation site (provides data, work with stakeholders for certain information used in forecast, etc)
• Develops and improves procedures.
• Support ad-hoc work as required.
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary rate commensurate with experience. Flexi Benefits, Variable Compensation (bonus). Annual Salary Review. Life Insurance. Medical, Dental / Hospitalization Insurance.

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Responsibilities:

Management of Procurement of Goods

· Regularly review cost out opportunities and ensure prices for goods are in line with relevant market rates, efficiently sourced, and procured in a way that creates the best value for the business

· Lead accurate demand forecast with sales and marketing by successfully monitor and communicate forecasts, changes, inventory estimates, supply situations, business risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans

· Identify and analyze sales trends and influencing variables and incorporate analysis in forecasting & inventory planning

· Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Strategic Sourcing & Leadership

· Effective relationship building with key suppliers for all food/beverage raw materials, ingredients & packaging to meet business demands

· Work with the Sales and Marketing Team to develop and implement short term and long-term strategic initiatives that enable the business to meet its growth and profitability objectives

· Coach the team to master the competencies required to ensure long-term business success and long-term members’ success

Policies, SOPs, Business Systems

· Act as the main subject matter expert, develop policies and procedures related to procurement and planning

· Oversee purchasing system, Costpoint, and provide strategic direction on procurement actions, approval workflows and thresholds, and tracking related to Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders

· Collaborate with Finance team to ensure procurement management is aligned with corporate standards

Compliance Management

· Maintain knowledge of Import/Export regulations, and compliance with the regulations to coach/train staff and ensure compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chains, Business, or a related field required

Experience:

· Minimum 5 years of work experience in purchasing, ideally in FMCG, most preferably food sourcing/purchasing

Skills and Competencies:

· Experience in Meat and Cheese imports.

• Proven track record of managing a significant cost of goods with strong motivation to deliver cost savings
• Excellent in guiding mentoring team members to achieve accuracy in forecasts & inventory management

· Strong leader with good decision-making and the ability to multitask

• A proven track record of collaboration (cross-functional) and delivering results as a team contributor & coach
• Strong business acumen, open-minded approach, and ability to effectively manage relationships throughout the organization and supplier relationship management skills