Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all procurement activities (Metal, Non Metal and Import Logistics).

• Sourcing, vetting, and managing relationships with metal suppliers, mills, and service centers.

• Negotiating purchase agreements and contracts, often with a focus on cost savings and long-term supply agreements.

• Minimize risk exposure in supply and service contracts and maximize opportunities in operations through supplier management.

• Ensure that goods and services are supplied on time via acceptable terms and conditions.

• Lead and develop high-performing purchasing and cost estimating teams to achieve objectives and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead and to ensure all purchases are manage via best practices according to Corporate, Company and Government Policies and to the best interest of the company and its stakeholders.

• Analyzing market trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics for various metals, such as steel, aluminum, and others.

• Identify potential suppliers, conduct vendor interviews, negotiate agreements, and manage contracts.

• Establish departmental objectives and assess direct reports performance against KPIs.

• Provide reports on target achievements and recommend necessary actions.

Requirement

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Business Management, Operation Management, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent.

• At least 10 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

•Required Skill(s): Planning Skills, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills

•Preferable candidate with 5 years of managerial experience.

•Strong commercial acumen and accomplished negotiator of high-value strategic contracts.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Possess leadership qualities and strong networking, collaboration, and well-developed team-working skills.

• Experience in Project Leadership or Change Management with long-term plan development or Sustainable Procurement is an added advantage.