Head of Procurement Carib Brewery Limited

Job Summary: 

The Head of Procurement will be responsible for ensuring that all goods and services are procured as per Company’s purchasing policies in an effort to support the Company’s strategic objectives.

Job Description:

• Oversees the tendering, spares, CBL, CDC purchasing for all Breweries.
• Set and control the Purchasing Department’s annual budget.
• Analyze market and delivery systems in an effort to assess present and future material availability.
• Represent the sector when necessary, in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Ensure that supplies are available when they are needed to meet changing levels of demand for the company’s products.
• Review contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Manage claims, ensuring a resolution as per the claims policy.
• Manages the company’s tendering process as per the groups tendering policy. Convene meeting with the Tenders committee when and as required and execute the decisions taken by the committee.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, when required.
• Oversee material requirements for Regional Breweries.
• Ensure Staff follows up on all outstanding orders; leading to the timely provision of quality goods, services and consumables.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate with supplies for better terms and conditions for goods and services to be provided.

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• BSc degree in Management /Accounting /Engineering.
• A Professional Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply will be an asset.
• At least three years’ work experience in a similar senior Purchasing or Logistics position.
• Advance negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Strong negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Financial awareness and understanding of procurement’s impact on business operations and profitability.