Overview

Job brief

Industry – Transport and Logistics

We are looking for an experienced Procurement & Stores  Manager to manage the company’s supply of products and services. He/ she will be responsible for  strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. He/she will also be responsible for the overall store management.  The successful candidate will be able to enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales and profitability goals and manage staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies 
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreement
• Develop business strategies to raise our customers’ pool, expand store traffic and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service
• Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
  

  Requirements and skills

  • Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Stores Manager or Head of Procurement
  • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
  • Talent in negotiations and networking
  • Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
  • Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
  • Experience in collecting and analyzing data
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration