The Supply Chain Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in vendor management processes to ensure the seamless flow of materials equipment and services necessary for successful project execution optimizing the supply chain fostering vendor relationships and enhancing overall project efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
- Oversee the overall vendor management process (accreditation longlist performance evaluation and vendor database maintenance)
- Able to assess suppliers based on product presentations and site visits Able to align the different needs of the groups involved
- Evaluate vendors for the purpose of determining their capability based on their performance to serve the requirements
Oversee the overall sourcing process
BUSINESS PROCESS
- Lead in identifying problem areas in the process (internal and those related with
other groups) and provide recommendations for the companys benefit
Able to identify best practices using internal and external process that will lead to
a more efficient day to day operations of the group
Able to create new process initiatives
Review and approve the recommendations of the team
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Ensure proper transmittal of documents
- Coordinate meetings with suppliers
- Keeping files and records (e.g. Requests for Proposal Purchase Orders Vendor Files etc.) to ensure the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory
guidelines - Prepare reports such as cost analysis item status and monitoring and other relevant to SCM initiatives for presentation to management
- Ensure that purchasing processes are done legally and ethically
STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Understanding the nature of the business/project
- Strategic Planning and Assessment of the PR PO Process
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Develop streamline and manage the purchasing policies procedures standards and strategies to ensure process transparency fairness impartiality and confidentiality
- Ensure team projects and deliverables are completed on time
- Assist with users inquiries complaints and requests regarding purchasing activities
- Plan organize direct manage and evaluate the purchasing activities of the team being handled
- Construct strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the overall direction of the department for the team being handled
- Supports and explains reasoning for decisions when appropriate
- Sets clear work unit policies and procedures
- Manages workflow and adjusts when necessary
- Perform and/or direct daytoday administrative tasks
- Maintain current technical skills and apply new knowledge to management tasks for the improvement of purchasing activities
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
- Coach and mentor employees and ensure that they achieve their KPAs KPIs and development plans
- Ensure that the team observes the HR policies in their daily activities
- Provides regular performance feedback develops
subordinates skills and encourages growth
DEMAND PLANNING:
- Forecast demand for materials and services.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align demand with organizational goals.
- Analyze historical data and market trends to inform planning decisions.