Position Summary:
Overall responsibility for sourcing of raw materials, equipment and services (e.g. coffee powder) and managing vendors. Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for best terms and source the most cost efficient suppliers.
Responsibilities
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Forecast required levels of demand for services and products in line with the inventory strategy
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Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
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Negotiating & purchasing of the goods for both local and international suppliers in close co-ordination with the manufacturing & marketing team
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Ensure contracts are in place for all suppliers of all goods inclusive of terms and condition, payment terms and delivery schedules in accordance with the requirements
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Source materials to reduce the cost without affecting the quality in conjunction with the BU
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Monthly monitoring of costs to ensure they are controlled and within budget
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Produce and maintain a supplier price history database to capture and assess the supplier’s service, quality and price performance
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Negotiate and reduce freight costs of goods to maximize realization
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Manage raw material inventory based on 3-month sale target
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Monitoring daily production issues from factory and follow up with related parties
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Present Monthly stock report (Raw, Packaging & Carton Box) and days covered
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Check Weekly and Monthly raw, packaging & carton boxes stock and send out weekly update on days covered
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Documents preparation concern with AX – ensure all update on time
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Create apply form, Open PO for raw, packaging and carton boxes
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Check daily/monthly ratio with Q/C Dept; if ratio changes and update with RM usage
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New sample and pre-shipment sample follow up
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Develop, maintain and distribute reports to management as required