Key Responsibilities·    Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with the company’s operational and commercial objectives.·    Manage the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing, purchasing, demand planning, inventory control, and supplier performance.·    Source, evaluate, select, and manage local and international suppliers.·    Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, service levels, and supply agreements.·    Prepare and manage purchase orders and ensure goods are delivered according to agreed timelines.·    Work closely with sales, warehouse, logistics, finance, and operations teams to forecast demand and plan purchasing requirements.·    Monitor stock levels and maintain the appropriate balance between product availability and inventory costs.·    Analyse sales forecasts, consumption patterns, supplier lead times, and market conditions.·    Minimise stock shortages, excess inventory, obsolete stock, and supply disruptions.·    Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery reliability, and service.·    Identify cost-saving and supply chain optimisation opportunities without compromising quality or availability.·    Develop contingency plans to address supplier, transportation, and supply chain risks.·    Maintain accurate procurement, inventory, contract, and supplier records.·    Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.·    Prepare procurement and supply chain budgets, reports, forecasts, and key performance indicators.·    Lead and develop the procurement and supply chain team.

• Qualifications and Experience ·    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.·    At least 5–7 years of procurement and supply chain experience, including 2 years in a managerial role.·    Strong knowledge of sourcing, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationship management.·    Proven experience in contract negotiation, cost reduction, and supply chain optimisation.·    Experience working with local and international suppliers.·    Proficiency in ERP, procurement, inventory-management, and reporting systems.·    Strong analytical, commercial, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
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