Senior Executive - Commercial

Job Description

Role & responsibilities: General and Task Management Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs wherever possible Develop creative and innovative procurement processes Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships. Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. Explore alternate sources for goods and materials Assess proposals and quotations from potential suppliers Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organisational targets and requirements Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues. Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact Update others on issues or concerns, in particular when there is a risk which could prevent the organisation meeting business user demands or where there are over capacity concerns. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communications. Self-Management Confident, rounded thinking Is assertive, optimistic and open to change Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure. Preferred candidate profile Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against defined TATs. Commercially and financially aware Keen attention to detail and accuracy. Relevant supply chain professional /engineering degree/diploma is preferred or equivalent. Proven purchasing experience of minimum 6 years, preferably within an Office setup supplies & services, IT infrastructure including IT services, digital & marketing, printing & media. Min 2 years experience of working in SAP MM module for issuance of Purchase Orders. Ability to add value, reduce costs and make improvements Contract management and supplier experience Strong knowledge and understanding of supply chain management Computer literate, to include advanced Excel.