Procourement/Warehouse Manager
Alkout Industrial Projects
Total years of experience :12 years, 5 Months
Managing, Planning and Directing all activities related to Materials Management functions (Procurement, Warehousing and Logistics) of the Organization.
Responsibilities:
1) Responsible for Procurement activities and strategy for all AIP's items and services - Spare parts, Equipment’s and Machinery, Tankers, Chemicals, Packing materials, Bulk Salt, Consumables and Service jobs in co-ordination with Projects, Operations and Engineering & Maintenance.
2) Ensure constant optimization of vendor base to keep improving vendor performance.
3) Ensure timely procurement of requisitioned materials and issue of material from Warehouse to achieve high level of Service factor and internal customer satisfaction.
4) Negotiate and finalize Purchase Orders ensuring optimum value for money in terms of price, delivery, quality and service.
5) Handle procurement of high value, critical items and urgent matters that requires expediting to meet urgent/emergency Plant requirements.
6) Work for maintaining good Supplier Relationship through cordial interaction, high level of integrity and transparency and working on continuous improvement in Vendor performance.
7) Responsible for Warehousing operations of materials receiving, storing, issuing, materials handling, inventory, material accounting and safety of all materials in storage and while handling.
8) Responsible for Logistics (In-coming materials) and clearance of all materials from Kuwait Customs and Ports.
9) Ensure proper handling of Bank transactions for LC etc, Customs duty exemption for Engineering spare parts and Chemicals and proper documentation for customs clearing and meets Customs and Bank authorities if required.
10) Report and inform Executive Management about economic trends and other developments that can affect the prices of our goods and services.
11) Ensure that all positions within the department are filled with appropriately skilled employees and ensures proper performance management, professional development and succession planning for these employees
12) Ensure the availability of resources, essential to establish, implement, maintain and improve the Quality, Environmental and OH&S Management System- the resources include human resources and specialized skills, organizational infra structure, technology and financial resources;
13) Define roles, allocating responsibilities and accountabilities and delegating authorities, to facilitate effective Quality, Environmental and OH&S Management System.
Strategic sourcing/procurement and Manufacturer alliances/contracting for major critical chemicals & Packaging/ Raw material items.
Duties:
• To determine potential long-term contractual items, source right suppliers, float RFQs, carry out Market Study, perform bid analysis, interact with different internal and external agencies to ensure price and Materials specification correctness and establish contracts for the supply of materials from right sources at most viable prices with minimum lead-time.
• To locate potential alternate Suppliers and take further necessary measures to get them approved.
• Manage key negotiations & maintain appropriate business relationship with Management of key Manufacturers supplying to region to insure supply continuity, in a timely and quality manner and intervene to resolve issues to minimize business disturbance and impact.
• Carry out benchmarking, market research/intelligence activities.
• Price forecasting/Budgeting of major materials.
• Risk Management of supply and price.
• Customer and Supplier relationship management. Improve internal customer satisfaction levels.
• Arrange the supply of the Raw Material and chemical materials to Sabic affiliates as per Procurement policies, procedures based on end user specifications, quantity with competitive price.
• Review and issue short and long terms contracts and spot purchase orders in order to secure materials as per plants need
• Initiate contracting strategies to drive synergies and deliver Savings and value creation.
• Analyze quotation prices, set up contracts, issue purchase orders, review & evaluate vessel nominations with end users, review changed operational conditions, constantly coordinate with supplier & end user regarding flow of material in order to get supplies on time or when required.
SKILLS
• Thorough knowledge about logistics with respect to material buying affiliations.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing and purchasing activities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong customer and supplier relationship management skills
• Knowledgeable with policies, procedures, systems and best practices in the areas of Supply Management and supplier qualifications
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English
• Excellent in building teams and business relationships
• Cultural awareness
• Leadership & motivation, planning & organizing, problem solving and decision making
• In-depth knowledge of products, suppliers, global and regional markets.
QUALIFICATIONS-
-Certified in CIPS(Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)
-QMS ambassadors have successfully passed the ISO 9001:2015 lead auditors IRCA exam and being certified as Lead Auditor
INTERNSHIPS Worked in Dareen United Trading Company during March and April 2011