Job Description

ASST. PROCUREMENT MANAGER/ SENIOR BUYERDevelops and implements Sourcing Strategies, Contracts, Cost optimization projects of Purchased items (Packaging and Raw Materials, the Finished Goods and Indirect spend) on a timely basis and as per planned requirements to ensure that the production in all the manufacturing units.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESCommodity Management

• In depth understanding of Market dynamics affecting commodities and feedstock, cost modelling, major players, complexities and demand supply gap.
• Responsible for using leading edge techniques in strategic sourcing, forecasting price trends, portfolio analysis, tenders, contracts etc and decide right time to buy.
• Responsible for development, leading and executing procurement strategies and negotiation of contracts to maximize the benefit to organization.
• Perform cost benefit analysis and benchmarking of the market and competition to find cost saving opportunities.
• In depth knowledge on different processes and techniques of manufacturing input materials.
• Accountable for identifying Risks and Opportunities and working out plans to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities using creative solutions.
• Though on Commodities the main responsibility is with \xe2\x80\x9cNon-global\xe2\x80\x9d commodities, but proposals/suggestion can be given \xe2\x80\x9cGlobal commodities\xe2\x80\x9d as well.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Ensure proper planning and delivery of orders and dispatch correctly according to timeline

Vendor Management

• Decide action plans basis vendor performance.
• Ensure good rapport with Supplier and Copackers to manage them in the interest of RB.
• Identifying and Propose new, more reliable and / or lower cost sources of supply.
• Assist product development teams to identify product innovation possibilities and ensuring timely support to new product developments.

Ensuring Service

• Responsible for coordinating with vendors and factory team to facilitate timely deliveries of Input Materials to factory / Copack.
• Responsible for resolution of all issues related to input materials\xe2\x80\x99 quality, specifications, revalidations, damages/losses and commercial issues related to input materials vendors.
• Assist factories in efficient management of inventories and drive lead time reduction projects like JIT.
• Assist finance team in working capital management by negotiating payment terms with vendors.
• Develop contingency plan / BCP.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Service directors on make or but decision

Systems & Process

• Comply with laid down systems and processes of RB and Procurement function and set-up new systems & fine tune existing one to meet requirements of the business.
• Function as a team player to implement end-to-end solutions across the supply chain, including interactions with the demand planning, manufacturing, logistics, R&D and vendors & other external agencies.
• Generation of appropriate MIS and analytics on a regular basis to support performance management systems.
• Responsible for identifying and driving projects on lead time reductions, process improvement and quality compliance.
• Follow all RB Global tools for Negotiation, Forecasting, Contracts, etc.
• Develop and train the team.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification: Degree (Operations Management), Engineering Degree/ Other equivalent Graduation or Post Graduation Degree
• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement function in a FMCG / related organization
• Expertise in commodity management, Supplier management and systems & Processes.
• Able to work independently and highly motivated
• Able to lead a team & also a good team player
• Able to build good relations with all levels
• Ability to work under tight schedule and pressure
• Self-starter, strong leadership with good inter-personal skills, analytical skills and high sense of responsibility and commitment to job

Kindly contact Ms Rachel at +6019-772 2619 for further details or send your resume to [rachel.gan@cityrecruit.com.my ]orKindly contact Ms Jinnie +6012 958 5453 or send your resume to [crcs-my-recruitment2@cityrecruit.com.my]

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