KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for procurement of all required raw materials (milk powder, packaging material & machinery spare parts, etc.) and services either from local or overseas suppliers.Assist on raw material hedging to ensure the best and most stable pricing for raw materials.Identity, source, negotiate and implement sourcing and procurement cost-saving opportunities resulting in a significant saving to the company.Sourcing new suppliers, sending inquiries and obtaining quotes from various suppliers as per material specifications and meets Company's specification.Responsible for the execution, analysis, final reporting of results and recommendations, preparation of price and obtaining approvals from HODs / Managers for the procurement process orders.Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers in accordance with Corporate Compliance rules and regulations to ensure competitive deal for the company.Ensure optimum stock accuracy (actual and in the SAP system) through timely and systematic physical count and updating receiving, issuing rejection control, and material transfer.Work with research and development department and other stakeholders/ HOD / Managers to establish viable, cost effective, and strategic sourcing objectives.Monitor all materials are delivered within the agreed lead time and follow the regulations.Monitor and allocate procurement budgets and expenses according to each department.Develop good relationship with all vendors and review their performance to suggest recommendations.Establish and enforce procurement policies and procedures. EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Degree in Business Studies/Administration/ManagementMinimum five years of experience in purchasing/ procurement preferably in DAIRY industry.Advanced Experience in using SAP system.Advance skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) in order to list and provide analysed reports to the Management.Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices and understands supply chain procedures.Strong negotiation skills and help to create constructive relationships with vendors.Effective time management capabilities to manage multiple tasks.Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create reports and conduct cost analysis.Fluent in English Language (communication and written)