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Assist the sales leads to purchase materials to store or sell. Ensure quality products with competitive prices in a timely fashion dealing with suppliers in various regions. He/She will be liaising between departments and suppliers, analyzing and comparing product prices, samples and negotiate procurement contracts
Responsibilities:
- Identify and assess potential suppliers across the region and internationally, prepare and manage supplier selections and finalize commercial agreements, coordinating with budget holders and support functions
- Secure goods and services through acceptable procurement practices in a timely manner and be able to deliver results in tight deadlines
- Be instrumental in setting up new procurement & purchasing agreements with suppliers both regionally and internationally.
- Evaluating supplier’s products within the region and other possible territories
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
- Analyze and review company foreign supplier agreements including terms, payment, delivery & logistics to ensure efficiencies/cost reduction.
- Produce all necessary reporting, reports on organizational readiness, and prepare necessary presentations for senior management and operations organization
- Build and maintain market knowledge of trends and suppliers and maintain a strong working relationship with key suppliers both regionally and internationally
- To execute innovative strategic sourcing processes and focus on delivering the best value to the business.
- To build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and user communities across business units.
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Requirements
- Min 3 years commercial experience in Procurement & Purchasing at a corporate level with regional and international supplier
- Degree Qualified preferably in chemical
- Strong understanding of Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing.
- Excellent presentation skills with a keen ability to negotiate with suppliers regionally and internationally long term relationships and an ethical approach to business are essential.
- Good computer skills in particular outlook and Excel must be of a high standard.
- Strong communication skills in English are essential
- Ability to digest and communicate efficiently with people having cultural differences
- Ability to travel regionally & internationally as required.
