Supply Chain Supplier Qualification Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

To be responsible for continuously updating the approved suppliers list, managing end-to-end registration and qualification processes, maintaining supplier records, handling blacklisting decisions, coordinating logistics, expediting, reconciling invoices and payments, and managing required reports for the procurement organization.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update the list of approved suppliers on a continuous basis and closely monitor new suppliers entering the market.
• Handle end-to-end registration and qualification process for suppliers.
• Update and maintain records in the systems upon blacklisting decision.
• Maintain up to date suppliers’ records in the systems, including bank account records.
• Maintain, update, and manage all the required reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, wearily.
• Manage and coordinate logistical activities.
• Reconciliation of invoices and payments and mediation between BUs and vendors on all matters.
• Liaising with FBU and suppliers to resolve disputes related to receipt & payment.
• Participate in the design and implementation of Supplier Qualification department’s strategy and roadmap to support alignment with Supply Chain business unit strategy.
• Establish Supply Chain Supplier Qualification department’s plans and provide input to Technology Operations Center directorate’s goals that support Supply Chain and business unit’s overall strategic plans.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify Supplier Qualification department’s required projects to meet future business demands.
• Lead and drive the achievement of Supplier Qualification department’s strategy, objectives and KPIs within the accountabilities of the department.
• Develop regular reports on department’s progress and outputs to be shared with relevant stakeholders in line with reporting requirements.
• Participate Supplier Qualification department’s budgeting cycle and provide input to the budgeting process.
• Ensure effective utilization of Supplier Qualification department’s budget and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
• Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Supplier Qualification department and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Recommend improvements to Supplier Qualification department’s policies and direct the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of activity, ensuring relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering high quality and cost-effective results.
• Motivate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices, taking into account leading practices, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Monitor day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures, including risk management rules and regulations.