Purpose of the Role Essential job duties seen on a Raw Materials Sourcing Supervisor are assisting Procurement & SCM Manager on sourcing strategies, discovering new suppliers, negotiating prices with vendors, examining existing contracts, and finding ways to reduce procurement costs.
Key Accountabilities Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize costs related to raw materials sourcing & acquisition through supplier negotiation, process improvements, & alternative sourcing strategies.Quality Assurance: Ensure that sourced raw materials meet quality standards & specifications required for BSF processing, collaborating with FSRA teams to establish & maintain quality control procedures.Timely Delivery: Coordinate with suppliers, transporters partners & internal team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials to meet production schedules & minimize downtime.Risk Management: Identify & mitigate risks associated with raw materials sourcing & acquisition, such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuation, & quality issues.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing & acquisition process, leveraging data analysis & feedback to identify areas for enhancement & efficiency gains.Market Research: Conduct market research & analysis to identify potential sources of raw materials, evaluating factors such as cost, quality & reliability.Supplier Database: Develop & maintain a supplier database, assessing supplier's capabilities, performance, & reliability through regular audits & evaluations.Suppliers Contracts & Agreements: Negotiate contracts & agreements with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms & conditions while safeguarding the interest of the company that streamline the onboarding process.Reporting: Prepare reports & presentations for management, summarizing key sourcing metrics, performance trends, & strategic initiatives.Collaborative Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, FRSA, and R&D, to ensure seamless integration of raw materials sourcing & acquisition processes with overall factory operations.Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Assess the total cost associated with acquiring & owning raw materials, including purchase price, transportation costs, inventory carrying costs & any additional expenses incurred throughout the supply chain.Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing: Develop & execute strategies for sourcing raw materials required for BSF feed formulation, ensuring alignment with the Factory's production target & budgetary.Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate & maintain relationships with raw materials suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms, & pricing to secure the best possible deals while maintaining quality standards.Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations & standards governing the sourcing & acquisition of raw materials, including environmental regulations, quality standards & factory's policies.Inventory Management: Oversees the inventory of raw materials, ensuring optimal levels are maintained to support uninterrupted production while minimizing carrying cost & waste.Team Leadership: Provide leadership & guidance to SCM staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability & continuous improvement.Requirements & Person Specifications Minimum a diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Business.At least 2-3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in raw materials sourcing, exposure to warehousing and fleet management is added advantage. Familiarity with procurement software, google drive and Microsoft Office, especially Excel for tracking orders and supplier data.Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.Problem investigation & problem-solving capabilities.Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.Reporting Lines & Supervision You will report directly to the Procurement & SCM Manager. You will be responsible for the management of the SCM Assistant.