* To provide advice and co-ordination of procurement related activities across a wide range and value of contracts.
* To ensure that contracts are procured and awarded in accordance with the company standards and coordinated in relation to procurement reporting and record keeping.
* To ensure that value for money is demonstrated on contracts ensuring that all contracts deliver the most cost effective solution.
* To produce reports for supply chain manager on a range of procurement related activities, documenting processes, procedures and decisions, making recommendations as appropriate.
* To take all aspects of bids into account when calculating costs.
* Applying appropriate sourcing techniques and frameworks in order to meet the budget costing.
* To coordinate information and data between departments and suppliers when required.
* Retain the suppliers and keep continuous supply even in low cash flow.
* Manage different types of procurements like mineral and chemical raw materials (silica sand, soda ash), also packaging materials (Pallets, carton and plastic), spare parts and machinery.
* Work closely with material planner, provide information and follow up the delivery schedule.
* To make negotiations and contracts with key and major suppliers.
* Minimize stock out and emergencies to Zero
* Daily review of critical stock reports and avoid stock outs of major materials including packing material, raw materials, lubricants, and regular consumables.
* Logistics arrangements for concerned materials handled
* Procurement planning and scheduling
* Technical review and understanding
* Reviewing pending orders and requisitions and reporting