Procurement Manager (Service and Contract)

Job Description

• Supervision of Subordinates: Organize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area of the HSE section activity is carried out in an efficient manner that is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Budgets and Plans: Contribute to the preparation of the services and Projects section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues and areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified.
• Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures: Implement approved departmental policies, processes, procedures, and instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.
• Day-to-day Operations: Supervises the day-to-day operations of local buying to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes, and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
• Reporting: Prepare reports timely and accurately to meet Savola and LB department requirements, policies, and standards.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Monitor the adherence to all relevant safety and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/services, and a responsible environmental attitude.
• Related Assignments: Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.
• Food Safety Management System: Following up the FSMS tasks that are related to job scope including Policies, Objectives, procedures, work instructions, HACCP/OPRP/PRP plans, and organizational approvals.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Make the different category procurement and bidding strategies.
• Find the best resources for category needs in the food industries.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, and availability.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Negotiate and administrate contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.