Strategic Procurement Lead
3 days ago
The Purchasing Supervisor at Tower Group is responsible for ensuring the organization receives high-quality products while maintaining strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, with a strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, and vendor management processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and delivery schedules.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure priority treatment and smooth communication.
- Monitor supplier performance regularly to ensure adherence to contracts and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Place orders for goods and materials required by different departments based on their specific needs and stock levels.
- Process and manage purchase orders from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Requirements:
- High Vocational Certificate or Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Experience with global sourcing or managing international suppliers, including SAP software.
- Strong analytical skills to track and analyze purchasing expenditures.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret purchasing data to make informed decisions.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to read technical drawings and understand automotive die making and stamping processes.
Competency Requirements:
- Cost Analysis
- Problem Identification & Resolution
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Effective Negotiation
- Communication and presentation skills
- Supplier Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Multi-tasking skill
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Compliance Awareness
- Technical process understanding
Tower Group: We are an innovative company committed to delivering exceptional results. Our dynamic team is passionate about creating value for our customers and stakeholders.
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