Performs a variety of routine tasks as part of the Central Purchasing Team. Perform tasks given by the Manager as and when necessary.

• Managing Team of Buyers including evaluation of performance, setting up KPIs, ensure work is performed within set TATs, Training
• Lead process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives to improve metrics; time per transaction, number of issues and cost savings
• Ensure correct and timely reporting of team statistics to the Manager
• Allocation and management of work to team members and first point of escalation for issues from the team
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, feedback and information to the team members, peers and management. Maintaining a high level of team engagement
• Ensure that processes are documented, support in improvement initiatives
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments, and internal customers.
• Actively promote and champion the use of best practice to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Develop and enhance Purchasing strategy to suit the Organization goals.
• Highlighting any major commercial risks or issues to Management and work with them to ensure the optimum solution;
• Producing reports and statistics
• Coordinating & assisting Procurement leadership including Category managers with RFP, Bids, Negotiations and Bid evaluations
• Participation in audits as required
• Manage Contract repository
• Supporting Onboarding process and Vendor Management
• Resolving issues between vendors, purchasing & accounts payable
• Providing training to stakeholders and approvers.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  (education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities typically needed to perform this job--potential candidates are screened for requirements listed in this section)

Education: (if beyond High School or equivalent):

High School education Graduate in Accounting preferred.

Experience Target: (specify if in this job or a related function or field: 

Four (4) or more years in Purchasing necessary, must have worked with strong KPI’s driven team

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (identify essential knowledge, skills and abilities required and identify additional competencies that enable success in performing this job-–essential skills should be noted as required, others may be noted as preferred)

• Detail oriented; basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
• Demonstrated ability to research and problem solve effectively.
• PC proficient with the demonstrated ability to use a variety of software packages to include MS Office specially Excel, ERP and sourcing softwares.
• Ability to capture the detail of a situation and communicate accurately and completely either verbally or in writing. 
• Ability to prioritize and adjust to deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Disciplined self-starter with the ability to work independently managing time effectively.
• Strong mathematical, computer and analytical skills; basic accounting skills, very organized; strong interpersonal skills.

Special Certifications: (identify if a certification is required to perform the job or just preferred) 

Business Travel Required: (typical % of time, scope of travel (in country, international), transportation mode, special issues)  None

Other: (if appropriate, list anything especially challenging or unique about this position that is needed to be successful in performing this job that is not covered in other areas above)