Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
- Lead the comprehensive planning and procurement process for parts across four major platforms: LTV, MHCV, U202, and W201, managing approximately 800 to 1000 parts per platform to ensure timely availability and quality standards.
- Coordinate effectively with a diverse supplier base, including both local and global partners, to secure materials that meet cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Conduct detailed material cost benchmarking exercises to identify opportunities for cost optimization and support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Implement initiatives aimed at reducing inventory carrying costs by enhancing stock management practices and adopting lean inventory techniques.
- Drive positioning of new agricultural equipment models within a competitive market, leveraging market insights to align procurement strategies and support business growth objectives.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing,
and quality assurance to align procurement plans with production schedules and product development timelines.
- Develop and maintain solid supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement in service, innovation, and sustainability compliance.
- Lead digitisation and analytics projects within supply chain management to enhance transparency, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the negotiation and contract management process to ensure advantageous terms that reflect the company’s strategic objectives and compliance standards.
- Establish robust reporting mechanisms to track procurement performance metrics and support executive decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards throughout the supply chain processes.
Preferred Industries
Logistics
Education Qualification
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant discipline such as Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineeri