Manager Procurement

II. JOB PURPOSE

The role holder is responsible for the procurement function of the assigned campuses/ region, Vendor management, negotiation and implementation of procurement & inventory management tools and new strategies, policies and procedures for various categories of procurement based on the market trends.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Leads the Procurement function for the assigned campus(es)/ Region.
• Development and implementation of policies and practices as per central team guidelines.
• Responsible for the operations and procurement in all the campuses
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and manages complaints
• Plans and forecasts the campus needs for the upcoming year
• Responsible for implementation of AIMS module for procurement, inventory management.
• Oversea the inventory management at campus/ region and guide store/ admin for effective inventory management.

Functional

• Responsible for implementation of AIMS module for procurement, inventory management. Manages the procurement process to ensure the smooth process of approvals, order placements, receipt of goods, payment to vendor, etc.
• Maintains working relationship with vendors and internal customers to deliver mutual benefits
• Follows selection process in according to the organizational strategy to select vendors, and shortlists vendors
• Responsible for the procurement of all items required by the campus. Both as capital expenditure (e.g. renovations, fixed assets, IT assets, furniture, etc.) and day-to-day (e.g. annual maintenance, contracts, costumes, props, books, etc.)
• Responsible the end-to-end commercial process to obtain the best possible pricing and terms with the vendors on behalf of the campus and central procurement team.
• Ensures compliance to the negotiation guidelines when the prices are above the threshold limit
• Negotiates with vendors, reviews the scope of work and payment terms, conducts site visits or invites the vendor to the premise
• Maintains the vendor database, reviews vendor satisfaction, and records gaps and areas of improvement for the future

Interaction

• Works closely with other departments on the procurement of costly items
• Builds strong networks and maintains good working relationships with internal and external partners to keep abreast of the current business climate and macroeconomic trends

IV. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Graduate with Diploma in purchase management.

Skill

Vendor Management, Negotiation, Inventory Management