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 clients.
• Actively promote and champion the use of best practice to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Develop and enhance Procurement strategy & policies to suit the Organization goals.
• Highlighting any major commercial risks or issues to Management and working 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 or GED equivalent required.  Some college or post high school education in finance/accounting preferred.

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

Three (3) or more years in Procurement.

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, ERP software.
• 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)

Importance

Essential Functions and Duties

Approximate % of Total Job

1

Managing Purchasing Process including the team

60%

2

Respond to emails and phone calls from Internal & External Stakeholders.

15%

3

Savings

15%

4

Generation of various reports for Management

10%