Sr. Executive/ Assistant Manager

Responsibilities & Context

Responsible for sourcing and purchasing of raw and packaging materials to support the organization's operations based on forecast or business needs.

Accountable to prepare supporting documents for supply plan, identify potential sources, negotiate for competitive advantage and best price, and execute procurement as per company policy and procedure.

Assist to achieve a balance between five parameters (5 R’s of procurement) - obtain materials with “Right Quality” at “Right Quantity” to “Right Place” in “Right Time” at “Right Price”.

Analyze forecast and stock level to prepare accurate procurement plan incorporating inventory norms as per company policy.

Assess inventory level and prioritize requisitions based on operational urgency and process for procurement accordingly.

Assist to conduct market research to stay up to date on industry trends and changes in procurement regulations and law.

Contribute in developing alternate sources to build comprehensive supplier base to minimize the supply chain risk and ensure competitive advantage.

Monitoring on key indicators of procurement activities (e.g. sourcing follow-up, and negotiation, critical path, shipment timing, sampling performance, conformity assurance etc.).

Managing supplier relationships through regular communication and periodic performance evaluations.

Assist in monitoring with C&F and factory to confirm on time delivery from port to ensure to incur zero/ minimum demurrage.