Assistant Manager - Procurement

Role & responsibilities Job Objective and Overview Responsibility and accountability for the purchase of raw materials, consumables such as dyes and chemicals, trims and accessories, machine spare parts etc. to ensure that the companys operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. Role: Assistant Manager - Procurement Industry: Textile Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Main Responsibilities Ensure that Procurement and sourcing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets to aid and improve business performance and deliver best value and business savings. Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships. Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues. Ensure purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents are in place and updated when required. Develop creative and innovative procurement processes (eProcurement). Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings Review and negotiate existing agreements to optimize commercial terms. Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality and compliance. Ensure professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy. Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors Preferred candidate profile Skills and Qualifications Over 5 years of proven working experience into Procurement preferably in a Textile company. Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading” the market Talent in negotiations and networking Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers Experience in collecting and analyzing data BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration Proficiency in English (Some knowledge in French is a plus, but not required). Industry Experience: Textile Industry Experience will be preferred