ASSISTANT MANAGER - PROCUREMENT
THE PERSON
A domain expert with a minimum of 3 - 4 years of similar exposure
A strong negotiator with the ability to monitor & drive supply chain performance
A data driven analytical thinker
Exposure in Services & indirect category / non-inventory spend management, Buying, Merchandising or Category Management, SAP or other MRP system(s)
Knowledge in Strategic sourcing techniques, Inventory Management Techniques
THE ROLE
A subject matter expert, who knows to strike the ideal balance between the ask of the business and the offering of the external stakeholders. Part and parcel of the role is also to be on top of varied cost structures as managing costs will be a priority in this individuals agenda whilst continuously developing new sourcing strategies and will engage in assessment and reassessment of supplier service levels. Further, the ability to multi & parallel task will also be a requirement of the role.