Supply And Procurement Manager

Job Description

YO Holding Trade and Manufacturing PLC is a leading player in the coal sector, committed to safe, efficient, and responsible resource extraction. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply & Procurement Manager to lead our Supply and procurement function.

Procurement & Sourcing Strategy

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to achieve cost savings, quality improvement, and supply chain efficiency targets.
• Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and forecast price trends.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability.
• Negotiate favourable terms, conditions, and pricing agreements with key suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with critical suppliers and manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and address any performance issues promptly.

Supply Chain & Inventory

• Oversee inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels, prevent stockouts, and minimize carrying costs.
• Collaborate with the logistics and operations teams to streamline the flow of materials from suppliers to the company.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, financial, single-source dependencies).
• Coordinate with the finance department to align procurement budgets and payment terms.

Leadership & Reporting

• Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• MA or bachelor's degree in supply chain management Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 10+years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, with 3+ years in a managerial or leadership role.

Skills Required:

• Logistics / Supply / Chain
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management