·         Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely and quality supply of goods and services

·         Monitor markets for price trends, product innovations, and supplier capabilities for better sourcing decisions

·         Identify, evaluate and establish relationships with reliable suppliers while negotiating favorable pricing, quality, capability and delivery terms

·         Continuously review supplier performance and take development initiatives or generate alternative sourcing solutions when needed

·         Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including logistics, legal and compliances, political instability, price fluctuations, process and operational risk and supplier relationship challenges

·         Integrate sustainability and ethical considerations into supplier selection and procurement practices

·         Lead and supervise the procurement team, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management

·         Continuous collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, production, logistics, quality) to ensure seamless procurement operations

·         Establish procurement KPIs, cost savings achieved, meet on time or flexible delivery, compliance rate, stakeholder satisfaction score, supplier yearly performance and improvement initiatives and prepare periodic performance reports for senior management

·         Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen stakeholder relationships

·         Ensure procurement policies and practices comply with company standards, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements

·         Implement internal controls to minimize procurement risks, fraud, or misuse

·         Support Audits and maintain the documentation as per company policies

·         Uphold corporate safeguarding standards, promote a safe and ethical workplace, and report any incidents in line with company procedures

·         Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment