Procurement Operations & Supply Continuity
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned product categories to ensure supply continuity, operational efficiency, and business sustainability.
- Receive, review, and execute Purchase Orders (POs) from the Planning team in a timely and accurate manner.
- Closely coordinate with suppliers, forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely delivery execution.
- Proactively monitor shipment progress and manage supply risks, delays, and operational bottlenecks to minimize business impact and maintain service continuity.
- Take ownership in handling, escalating, and resolving issues related to delivery, quality, documentation, and logistics operations.
- Ensure all purchasing activities are executed in compliance with contractual agreements, company procedures, and internal policies.
- Contribute to procurement process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and supply chain responsiveness.
Supplier Management & Cost Optimization
- Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers, forwarders, and customs brokers based on capability, service quality, cost competitiveness, lead time, compliance, and operational responsiveness.
- Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers to improve collaboration, operational performance, and long-term business partnership.
- Analyze quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and recommend optimal sourcing solutions in terms of cost, quality, and service conditions.
- Monitor market price trends, logistics costs, and sourcing opportunities to identify cost-saving initiatives and procurement optimization opportunities.
- Drive supplier performance management through KPI monitoring, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), lead time, responsiveness, and service quality.
- Support inventory optimization and working capital efficiency through effective procurement planning and supplier coordination.
Import-Export & Compliance
- Prepare and manage import-export documentation, customs declarations, and related procedures in compliance with current regulations and company standards.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supporting documentation for operational control, reporting, and audit purposes.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and legal requirements.
- Stay updated on import-export regulations and proactively identify compliance risks or operational impacts.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Logistics teams to optimize inventory management and purchasing plans.
- Review purchasing forecasts and proactively recommend adjustments to improve supply efficiency and inventory performance.
- Provide procurement analysis, operational reports, and performance updates to management as required.
- Support procurement transformation initiatives, process enhancement projects, and other assignments delegated by the Procurement Manager or Head of SCM.
- Contribute to overall supply chain efficiency and support business growth through effective procurement and supplier management.