Sourcing Specialist

Overview

Ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect purchases to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations while achieving quality, cost, service, and working capital objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Purchasing & Supply Continuity

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect purchases in accordance with approved procurement plans and business requirements.
• Convert material planning requirements into purchase orders while ensuring material availability and minimizing stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Monitor purchase order progress and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and consistent service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, responsiveness, and commercial commitments.
• Support supplier qualification and the identification of alternative sourcing opportunities to mitigate supply risks.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions to optimize total procurement cost.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining required quality and service standards.
• Support annual supplier negotiations and contract renewals.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor local and international market trends, commodity prices, and supply conditions to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Assess market risks and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Planning, Production, Quality, Warehousing, Finance, and Logistics to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives through effective purchasing decisions and supplier coordination.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority limits, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Academic Education & Professional Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Operational & Managerial Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in raw material and packaging procurement is preferred.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing procurement cycles.