Procurement Manager

Oversee and optimize the end-to-end operations of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Procurement and Material Control & Planning departments. Job Responsibilities: · Provide overall leadership, direction and guidance to plant purchasing staff. · Ensure procurement goods and services on behalf of the Company in the most effective manner possible. · Being instrumental in formulating strategy & matrix to accomplish department KPI within the context of corporate policies. · Ensure goals and objective set for buyers are being accomplished within guidelines. · Manage suppliers to negotiate for best prices and T & C. · Ensure all commitments made on behalf of the company are accompanied by valid approval & compliance is observed in the professional manner. · Identify opportunity to drive cost and provide support & coordinate with PWB GSM to drive cost align with corporate strategy. · Ensure negotiated prices for BOM & indirect materials are uploaded quarterly and reflected correctly in Finance system. · Ensure no AP discrepancy shall be aged in excess of 15 days. · To obtain optimum cost for materials & shipping services · Effectively coordinate capital equipment activities with plant or corporate on terms negotiation and execution in accordance with company policy · Lead a team of planners to ensure timely execution of demand orders and on time delivery of materials · Drive inventory optimization and minimize material obsolescence. · Forecast and consignment order planning Manage plant NPI & QTA material ordering, raw materials excess and material order exception handling ( Pull in / Push out). Job Requirements: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in Procurement or Supply Chain. Strong expertise in end-to-end SCM, Material Planning and Strategic Sourcing. Proficient in contract negotiation, vendor management,and financial cost-control. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to interface effectively with plant executives and corporate teams .