Procurement & Supply Continuity
- Purchase raw materials and factory-related items in line with approved quality, quantity, price, and delivery requirements
- Issue Purchase Orders accurately and in a timely manner through the ERP system
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) and prevent production interruptions
- Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability aligned with demand forecasts and production schedules
Inventory Management
- Support the definition and maintenance of safety stock levels, reorder points, and lead times
- Participate in MRP reviews and inventory optimization activities
Supplier Management & Sourcing
- Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers for raw materials and packaging materials
- Conduct ongoing supplier performance evaluation based on delivery, quality, cost, and service
- Develop and maintain alternative suppliers to reduce single-source dependency and supply risk
Negotiation
- Negotiate prices and commercial terms to meet or exceed company benchmark pricing.
- Track and report cost savings and price variances versus benchmarks.
Cross-Functional Support
- Supply R&D with required raw material samples for trials and development activities.
- Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth material flow.
Reporting & Systems
- Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP (Odoo) systems
- Prepare regular reports on OTD, supplier performance, inventory status, and cost performance