We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager/IT Procurement Manager to oversee our company's sourcing capabilities and supply chain operations. This role is crucial for sourcing and evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-efficient deals without compromising on quality.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Negotiate with software, hardware, and IT services suppliers to agree on pricing, delivery schedules, exclusivity deals, and rebates.
- Secure the best terms of agreements and ensure timely delivery of products in compliance with purchase contracts.
- Track purchasing trends and secure commercial agreements where required.
- Evaluate supplier options based on prices, quality, and determine the best options.
- Manage the end-to-end supplier onboarding process.
- Onboard new vendor lines and secure commercials, working alongside the Vendor Alliance Team.
- Oversee the purchasing of internal goods, ensuring cost-effectiveness and budget compliance.
- Forge and maintain trusted relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing.
- Serve as the escalation point for after-sales support queries, liaising with vendors and suppliers for appropriate resolutions.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing frameworks and ISO standards.
- Identify, mitigate, manage, and monitor risks within the supply chain.
- Support the company's information security policy and data protection efforts.
- Assist the Bids Team with tender responses relating to supply chain management.
- Create, manage, and maintain policy documents relevant to supply chain.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective negotiations.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
- Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit, discounts, and rebates.
- Commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills.
- Thorough understanding of supply chain management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality control standards.
- Goal-oriented, organised team player who can work well with management and staff at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills with a creative mindset.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to plan ahead.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV ASAP