Procurement Manager - FOOD

Job description / Role

Objectives:
- To develop vendor relationships, to recognize/realize trends/developments in time to be able to accomplish constantly competitive prices and quality service within Food Industry.
Main responsibilities:
- To develop the spend strategy, in line with business and product requirements, resulting in an actionable Long Range Plan for assigned category spend.
- To define and manage key vendor relationships, service and quality, commercial agreements in line with compliancy and code of conduct requirements of Ecolog-International for internal and external customers.
- To develop and implement suitable procurement contingency plans for vendors and products.

To meet defined objectives in the following areas:
- Product Compliancy
- Cost Saving Objectives and Cost Transparency
- Data Accuracy
- Vendor Performance
- Contract Coverage

- Acting as the key PoC on all matters related to the spend category, resulting in the desired level of professionalism and service delivery.
- Reporting to: Head of Procurement
- Number required: 1
- Duration: Permanent position
- Probation: 3 months
- Gross monthly base salary: negotiable
- Commission / Bonus: negotiable

Salary:
USD 6,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

- University Qualifications: Degree in Supply Chain Management /Food or similar field
- Nature and length of previous experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience
- Specialist knowledge: Proficient PC User including MS Office, outlook and the internet; Ability to use information and communication technology in a proficient manner including but not limited to standard MS Office applications, and ERP systems;
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; Proven experience of leading procurement in a complex environment with a high level of uncertainty.
- Soft Skills and Personality traits: Excellent Negotiation/Analytical/Interpersonal Skills,
- Demonstrates experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals,
- Familiar with working in an integrated and multi-cultural environment.
- Age Range: 35-45
- Language Fluency: English

About the Company

Ecolog provides you with any kind of life support and infrastructural services which enables you to accomplish your mission. Reliably and quickly we build up the required infrastructure, even under the toughest conditions. The services that Ecolog provides span a wide spectrum: from logistics solutions to waste management and laundry services to fuel supply, to mention just a few. We offer you this comprehensive support on a sole supplier basis. Our experts quickly find the best answers for your needs and new challenges.

We are there when you need us always on time.

We provide our service solutions to multinational task forces, aid organizations, and private companies which operate in crisis-ridden areas around the world.

Ecolog has the team-spirited commitment which drives us in delivering the utmost of excellence for our customers satisfaction.

Ecolog is synonymous with experience, reliability, and professionalism. You concentrate totally on your mission while we take care of your needs!