OVERVIEW Lead and manage procurement operations and strategic sourcing activities to achieve business, production, and cost objectives.
Conduct spend analysis and develop annual sourcing plans, budgets, and procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
Monitor and forecast stock requirements to maintain uninterrupted production and operational continuity.
Drive strategic sourcing, alternate sourcing, and price negotiations to meet cost and commercial targets.
Prepare, issue, evaluate, and approve tender documents and submissions including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
Review purchasing contracts and agreements in collaboration with legal advisors.
Lead vendor performance management by defining metrics, conducting reviews, and driving continuous improvement actions.
Establish and govern procurement systems, procedures, and ERP records to ensure compliance and data integrity.
Develop procurement team capability through leadership, performance management, and successi...