Supply Chain Team Lead

You will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement and supply chain function by assisting with overseeing and coordinating the end-to-end supply chain process

JOB SUMMARY

As a Supply Chain Team Lead   at AMPLIA Communications Limited, you will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement and supply chain function by assisting with overseeing and coordinating the end-to-end supply chain process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, collaborating with various departments, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall supply chain performance., and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively will contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the procurement and supply chain team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply Chain Support:

• Ensure that procurement and supply chain processes follow established guidelines and comply with relevant policies and regulations.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to prevent shortages and excesses.
• Implement inventory optimization strategies to improve turnover and reduce carrying costs.
• Coordinate transportation, shipping, and logistics activities to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Optimize transportation routes and methods to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and technical teams to forecast demand and supply accurately.
• Provide demand and supply planning reports on a bi monthly basis.
• Assist with the development and implementation of demand planning strategies to meet AMPLIA’s requirements.
• Provides, develop and implements training to various levels of management, staff and other stakeholders. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of asset management policies and procedures in keeping with the general guidelines of the OPR to aid in the successful execution of inventory records.
• Lead and supervise a team of supply chain assistants, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment within the team.

Supplier Management:

• Assist in identifying potential suppliers, conducting market research, and maintaining a supplier database.
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and establish favourable terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate with suppliers to address any issues or concerns.
• Assist in developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships to enhance collaboration and achieve procurement and supply chain objectives.
• Facilitate approved orders and record details of supplier/contractor performance into the relevant information systems.
• Ensure effective contract management in keeping with the relevant policies and procedures and establish and maintain a contracts database in alignment for the requirement of the OPR.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with procurement the Public Procurement Act 2015 as amended, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations and guidelines provided by the OPR.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supply chain records.
• Assists in the implementation, monitoring and compliance of AMPLIA policies and procedures and laws and regulations governing procurement and supply chain.
• Support in compiling reports as required by the Manager, Procurement Services or regulatory bodies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs and provide assistance and guidance.
• Assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to approved budgets and financial authority limits.
• Contribute to the identification and mitigation of procurement risks and suggest improvements to operations processes.
• Provide support during negotiations with suppliers and contribute to contract management activities.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.
• Develop contingency plans to address disruptions and emergencies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain.
• Implement and oversee continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Utilize data analytics tools to analyze supply chain performance and make informed decisions.
• Generate reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and measure progress.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Total Accountability: Puts the needs of AMPLIA first, role models accountability. Wins trust through honesty, openness, and fairness.
• Lives AMPLIA Values: Demonstrates and reinforces AMPLIA’s values in all aspects of own work and relationships with others. Promotes and encourages the embodiment of these values with customers, colleagues and in their communities.
• Customer Focus: Takes ownership of and builds, maintains and acts on business relationships in order to deliver long-term value for customers (external and/or internal) and AMPLIA.
• Learning Agility: Actively identifying new areas for learning. Regularly seeking and capitalizing on learning opportunities; quickly assimilating and applying new information
• Delivers Results: Delivers personally to a high standard to successfully contribute to the realization of common goals and takes action to ensure that others do the same
• Effective Communication: Communicates effectively using techniques appropriate for the audience and situation.
• Effective Communication: Communicates effectively using techniques appropriate for the audience and situation.
• Teamwork: Effectively work with and support others as part of a team, both within and across functions, and building and maintaining positive relationships at all levels with cultural sensitivity, showing respect & effectively working with diversity.