Oversee the team to ensure compliance and deliver cost-effective products promptly.

·  Optimize supplier partnerships to enhance capacity and capability, supporting significant business growth.

• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, sourcing, logistics, and planning teams to align supply and new product strategies.
• Implement a supplier strategy in line with established purchasing policies, optimizing pricing, delivery, and terms through strong relationship management.
• Create a raw materials strategy based on market trends, establishing best practices that maximize value in line with procurement goals.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of assigned categories to assess their impact on business performance.
• Research and approve component material costs, set accurate annual standard costs, and manage them within budget based on production volumes.
• Identify and integrate key partner suppliers into programs aimed at reducing service and supply costs while optimizing logistics.
• Collaborate with management to evaluate production decisions.
• Ensure timely procurement of product-related goods and services, including raw materials and packaging, while maintaining accurate cost capture in the ERP system.
• Ensure raw materials meet GRGI specifications and collaborate with suppliers to resolve any quality issues.
• Generate cost savings that enhance bottom-line revenue year over year.
• Coordinate closely with the Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer on purchasing from local and international suppliers.
• Ensure contracts are established with all suppliers, including terms, payment conditions, and delivery schedules.
• Identify and develop at least two alternative sources for each item to ensure competitive pricing without compromising quality.
• Create and manage a database to assess supplier price, quality, and service performance, monitoring market trends to secure the best prices without sacrificing quality or delivery.
• Experience in driving change management processes with internal stakeholders.
• Foster continual improvement among procurement staff to achieve departmental targets and strive for best-in-class status.
• Communicate critical information efficiently and professionally across all company levels.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail and researching potential new suppliers.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Collaborate with plant, and Finance to forecast and plan for purchase deadlines and consolidate demand.
• Manage and report on purchase processes, preparing detailed reports in excel and power point for management review.
• Assist in annual budgeting, including pricing, cash flow management, supplier contracts, and reduction of costs such as demurrage and working capital write-offs.

• Ability to develop long-term procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Proficiency in negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve the best value.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess market trends, supplier performance, and procurement metrics.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost management, and financial analysis to make informed procurement decisions.
• Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers for better collaboration and performance.
• A degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related roles is expected.
• Demonstrated success in managing substantial costs of goods while actively pursuing cost-saving initiatives.
• Completed training in sourcing, purchasing, and material management.
• Proficient in computer applications, including email, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Familiarity with contemporary software systems related to Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, flexibility, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of contractual law principles.
• Experience in cost optimization, value engineering, and cost modeling