·        Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts. 

·        Manage multiple new projects concurrently, monitor supply chain expectations, and mitigate risks. 

·        Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including identifying new supplier opportunities and optimizing existing relationships. 

·        Responsible for training, mentoring and supervising sourcing staff. 

·        Prepare daily procurement reports, tracking deliverables e.g. Risks

·        Strong negotiation skills are essential for securing favourable terms with suppliers. 

·        Ability to analyse data, ability to read drawings, Inco terms, supply routing, value stream mapping, duty impacts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and make informed purchasing suggestions. Eg. Localisation

·        Manage launch logistics from order to delivery and secure mass production pipeline

·        Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and Management.