Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic sourcing and supplier evaluation for potential new suppliers.
- Gathers and analyzes supplier data to prepare analysis and recommendation for supplier selection.
- Manage the supply base to include renewal of agreements.
- Manages the RFQ process and purchase order issuance.
- Follow MEMโs Procurement Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- Managing the negotiating process with suppliers when acquiring products, components, materials and service provisions.
- Keeping with established category budgets as set and agreed upon within the financial year.
- Develop and plan long term and medium term cost reduction initiatives with key suppliers to enhance Samaya competitiveness.
- Develop long term supplier relationships with key supplier within the category assigned and ensure that this is maintained in line with Methode procurement policies and Customer requirements.
- Review, process purchasing requests for goods / services
- Coordinate and resolve with Finance & Accounts any issues or disputes arising with suppliers re.: invoice settlements, contract terms and conditions including prices and cost reduction initiatives.
- Evaluate the suppliersโ performance and guided by the approved suppliersโ list, take decisions to identify the appropriate supplier for the specific good/service requested.
- Liaise, consult and communicate with the โinternal customersโ requesting the goods/services to reach consensus in the selection of the right supplier.
- Ensure that all suppliers are aware and informed on the Vendor Requirements List and Terms & Conditions. Explain and clarify any points to the suppliers if and when required.
- Ensure that contracts are signed and approved by suppliers in accordance with MEMโs Procurement Policy.
- Develop, establish aggressive year-on-year cost reduction initiatives and consolidate or transfer business to meet aggressive set targets..
- Create and maintain purchasing procedures.
- Provide monthly reports that track and monitor dept performance.
- Provide GMAC reports for purchasing manager.
- Assisting the Management Team and provide support as may be required
- Work within Environmental and Health and Safety requirements
- Work within the Quality Management System requirements and procedures including Certification and Customer requirements
Qualifications:
- Preferably having a Bachelorโs Degree in Engineering, or related technical field
- 2 โ 4 years of work experience in Purchasing, combined with a demonstrated track record of accomplishments in Middle Management.
- Oral and written skills, strong interpersonal skills and superior organizational abilities.
- Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment is essential.
- Ability to be flexible and multitasking.
- Methodical approach, enthusiastic with an emphasis on accuracy and quality of work.
- Goal Oriented Self Starter.
- Excellent Communicator.
- PC-based computing experience is essential
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