Procurement & Supply Chain Director

Determine the scope of application of the logistic partnership as it relates to suppliers both locally and intermationally 

Define the negotiation policy in terms of supply and establish contract conditions with suppliers 

Maintain communication with head office for any developments in procedure, product or uniform change for best implementation strategy 

Address supplier complaints and analyse their causes in order to find solutions 

Proper training on best practices for warehouse management and food safety (FIFO, LIFO), handling and distribution 

Define company procedures and processes with regard to goods and product purchases 

Coordinate the IT systems of the purchasing and warehouse departments to enable the efficient management of the department 

Oversee Freight Management and delivery control  

Conduct weekly meetings with internal managers and pre-plan useful strategies 

Define purchasing and distribution policies 

Oversee training on standard Purchasing procedures as defined by the company and make recommendations for improvement where possible for implementation 

Supervise and manage the recruitment of potential suppliers 

Study the logistics implications of increasing or reducing the number of suppliers 

Manage cost reduction and supplier improvement plans and activities 

Analyse the forecasted occupancy levels that may likely affect the supply and stock of goods and products for distribution to the various outlets 

Develop and control stock inventories with the aim of planning necessary purchases 

Oversight of both the Purchasing and warehouse divisions