Manager Procurement - Data Center

Requirements:

• Total relevant experience: 13++ years of experience in procurement & supply chain management
• Proven record in procurement administration.
• Experience in the industry would be an advantage.
• Product knowledge
• Knowledge of inventory management concepts and procedures
• Knowledge of warehouse management principles
• Knowledge of international taxation norms with respect to imports/exports process orientation

Key Accountabilities:

• To review and validate the information (on project suppliers, amounts/ value, cost code information, etc.) for any purchase order that goes out to suppliers in order to manage cost and quality of supplies ordered.
• Overview and recommend improvements in the procurement system
• Establish, maintain and control QA and quality standards in accordance with responsibilities. Outlines in the company QA plan
• To maintain database of suppliers and pricing in order to obtain quality products at lowest prices negotiable in the market.
• Assist to negotiate the best possible purchase prices and supply agreements
• Provide supplier lists with valid quote terms for preferred supplier list
• To update the tracking system on a regular basis on status of purchase orders in order to ensure accurate tracking of purchase orders in terms of goods delivery, invoices received, and payments made.
• Manage the parts/materials procurement administration and logistics chain to ensure it is undertaken in accordance with company procedures
• Overall control, management and responsibility for procurement correspondence and purchase records
• Set objective goals, evaluate performance of subordinates and provide them regular feedback
• Identify performance gaps in subordinates and provide necessary support to close such gaps
• Recognise and encourage high performing subordinates
• Train and mentor subordinates on technical as well as behavioral aspects of their respective roles