Role purpose: As a Procurement
Assistant Manager, you are an integral part of our team, supporting our Senior Procurement Managers to acquires goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively.
For this role, you will be responsible for supporting the full procurement lifecycle, from strategy development to supplier relationship management.
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement:
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and development of category plans, aligned with organisational goals, focusing on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and value maximisation.
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market conditions, review and assess spend patterns and forecast price trends.
• Working to procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
• Supporting the RFQ's, RFX's, eAuctions etc for procurements including managing the evaluation and the negotiation process
Tactical Procurement:
• Creating and issuing purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with approved budgets and procurement requirements.
• Coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve PO, invoice and payment-related issues in a timely manner.
• Maintaining procurement records and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Supporting urgent business requirements and operational procurement activities when required.
Supplier Management:
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement efficiency, effectiveness and track deliverables.
• Building and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
• Managing supplier performance, addressing issues promptly, and conducting regular reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
Operational Excellence:
• Managing and delivery against procurement targets and tracking performance against the team goals.
• Collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders across different departments to understand their procurement needs and demonstrating effective engagement
• Staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in procurement to drive innovation and process improvement.
Leadership:
• Embed the DFI Leadership Framework into your everyday actions, making it a natural part of how you think, lead, and deliver results.