Job Description

Ref. JB1323566

Procurement Manager
Confidential Company

* Manage the procurement function local and foreign for the company
* Develop department policy and procedure.
* Set the criteria for selecting the different suppliers and vendors.
* Prepare approved suppliers list
* Arrange vendor contracts, bargains for best costs, and observes quality of purchased materials.
* Select sources based upon analysis.
* Evaluate international suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the suppliers reputation and history.
* Follow up continuously on international prices, specially for goods who have high magnitude of fluctuation
* Negotiate the contracts with international suppliers and vendors.
* Expedite purchase orders by identifying and resolving vendor or shipment problems
* Take corrective actions in case of any conflicts or violation of the any international laws and regulations
* Work closely with the planning department to start purchasing the materials needed
* Work with QC and R&D to identify their exact needs and the specifications of the raw materials to be used
* Ensure all internal laws and regulations are being followed.

Skills

* Strong analytical skills
* Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
* Ability to set objectives & prioritize them
* Well developed leadership and interpersonal skills in sensitive working situations.
* Min. 5 years experience in similar position preferably in the pharmaceutical or personal care sector