Company: Carib Glass Works

Job Summary: Directs and controls the efficient operation of the Purchasing department and establishes purchasing strategies and innovative projects aimed at improving purchasing efficiency.

Job Description:

• Monitors the department to ensure that policies and protocols are followed.
• Monitors and ensures that orders are expedited in keeping with demand requirements.
• Verifies that materials and performance specifications are communicated to suppliers and adhered to.
• Effects and follows up on claims against suppliers when required.
• Ensures that all service contracts are properly drafted.
• Negotiates with suppliers for best value options and implements measures to reduce overall purchasing cost.
• Manages the “continuous improvement process” by reviewing performance, and identifying and implementing initiatives.
• Establishes and measures standards of performance against which direct reports will be measured.
• Prepares required monthly reports in a timely manner.
• Develops and plans for the effective implementation and use of Information Technology.
• Responsible for the management and control of the departmental budget, assets and employees.
• Conducts the necessary performance appraisals and initiates relevant developmental training programmes for subordinates.
• Ensures that the contracted Customs clearance provider is managed in accordance with purchasing timelines.
• Manages the performance of subordinate personnel and provides advice, coaching, guidance, instruction and direction.
• To comply with the Company’s/ Department’s procedures and policies belonging to the Quality Management System and the Health, Safety & Environmental Management System.
• To fulfill the legal duties of the Occupational Safety & Health Act 2004 as an employee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics or a technical subject.
• Three to five years experience in Purchasing practices and negotiation skills.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience