Senior Procurement Planner

About the Company

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with GPG supplier base to achieve optimum cost and timely delivery of procured raw materials and subsidiary products
• Engage in tender process for products as required
• Collaborate with Guild CPO Europe, our purchasing cooperative
• Acquisition of raw materials supply networks to fulfil business requirements, including coordinating the logistics of intake of same
• Manage current and future raw material supply networks to ensure that GPG maintains long term partnerships, that enable us to continue to meet our sustainability and commercial goals
• Engage with suppliers on any issues that arise and work for a speedy resolution
• Expedite orders as required, any issues to be reported to the Head of Finance as appropriate
• Communicate all issues in a timely manner to the appropriate departments
• Work with Technical department to accomplish organisational goals with external suppliers
• Maintain all supplier and pricing data in centralised database
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased
• Ensure that purchasing of raw materials and products is completed in line with best practice 
• Manage stock levels, combining forecasted sales and demand
  scheduling with seasonality and allow for a safety stock as agreed. Minimise any Spot purchasing
• Liaising with Production Manager on a daily/ weekly basis to facilitate timely & efficient production runs
   

Experience/Requirements

• Degree level or equivalent professional qualification in Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role / environment is essential
• IT - strong level of IT skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills. Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Project management and meticulous attention to detail

Remuneration Package

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