Manager Non-Trade Procurement
About this position
Act as procurement strategic buyer to procure non-trade category of DKSH Group. Develop and implement sourcing strategies across categories in alignment with company’s objectives and business priorities. Build strong and strategic supplier relationship with key suppliers to drive for performance management, forward-thinking strategic development and cost saving initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across categories in alignment with company’s objectives and business priorities.
• Develop and implement market analysis and due diligence to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate favorable terms.
• Develop effective collaboration with key stakeholders to translate business requirement into category sourcing strategies plan and implementation.
• Build strong and strategic supplier relationship with key suppliers to drive for performance management, forward-thinking strategic development and cost saving initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement for procurement process and cost saving initiatives i.e. identify opportunities/efficiencies and lead for improvement.
Requirements
• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of non-trade procurement policies/procedures and plans to ensure cost savings/greater economies of scale. Drive compliant behaviors within and outside the organization.
• Identify non-trade procurement needs based on business requirements. Coordinate general market research and supplier analysis to source for potential suppliers.
• Manage the supplier tender process, including evaluation, selection, contract negotiation and finalization, adhering to ethical business practices. Facilitate contract renewal/discontinuation and renegotiate contract terms.
• Review and validate purchasing documentations (e.g. purchase orders, suppliers' invoices, etc.) to confirm the accuracy of purchase/service details. Facilitate the triggering of the payment process.
• Manage and monitor timely delivery of purchases/services. Provide direction over the treatment of quantity/quality/pricing variances and discrepancies to ensure they are accounted for.
• Review and manage the preparation of purchasing reports (e.g. monthly total purchases of goods and services, price increase reports, etc.) for accountability purposes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders in identifying non-trade procurement plans that cater to business needs and the resolution of impending issues.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers as part of maintaining sustainability of services provided.