Support the Head of Category in executing category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories.
What are you going to do
Awareness of COMPANY Integrated Management Systems (Quality; Environment; Occupational Health & Safety; Responsible Care; & Energy Management Systems; and IFA Product Stewardship)
Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of COMPANY Integrated Management Systems.
Conduct daily procurement operations: prepare RFQs, evaluate bids, issue POs, and follow up with suppliers.
Support implementation of category strategies and sourcing projects.
Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery, and quality issues.
Assist in contract administration, renewals, and compliance monitoring.
Collect and analyze data on category spend, supplier performance, and compliance.
Prepare regular reports for the category team and management.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure procurement needs are met.
Support Senior Category Specialist and Head of Category in sourcing and improvement initiatives.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and safety standards.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and support adoption of new technologies.
Utilize digital tools and support implementation of new technologies, including AI, to improve procurement efficiency.
Ensure procurement activities contribute to company objectives and value creation.
Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to enhance productivity.
Promote use of AI, automation, and digital tools to optimize category management.
Implement new technologies to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making
Train and mentor fresh graduates.
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) will be added as an advantage.
3-5 years direct and relevant experience.
To meet the job specific skill/competency levels, as described