Manager - Central Procurement (North Cluster Lead)

Key roles and responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Entire Procure to Pay (P2P) process to ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations.
• Lead and direct procurement operations across the North region V-Guard Plants.
• Effectively monitor daily procurement activities and operational tasks to maintain operational continuity.
• Resolve disputes and conflicts with internal and external stakeholders promptly and professionally.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to handling challenges and seizing opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed dashboards for accurate reporting and performance tracking (Monthly).
• Address supplier grievances effectively, fostering strong, productive relationships.
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance regularly, ensuring adherence to delivery timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with plant teams to manage lead times for long-lead items, ensure appropriate safety stock levels, and optimize raw material storage and utilization.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to minimize dependencies and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring alignment with change management initiatives.
• Ensure accurate tracking of raw material levels and enforce strict adherence to procurement processes at the plant.
• Actively engage in core committee meetings (Planning, ECN, PLM, SAP) to promote continuous process improvement in procurement activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the plant and the Head Office, ensuring adequate support for the procurement team to enable smooth production operations.
• Consolidate and analyze indirect parts spend on a monthly and yearly basis, identifying cost-saving opportunities and monitoring savings against targets.
• Good team management skill

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