Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of perishable and non-perishable items, and promptly resolve any supply shortages or discrepancies.
Engage & conduct business reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders on a regular basis with the aim of enhancing operations, cost efficiency, meeting and/or exceeding all contractual set service levels/agreement.
Create a competitive environment by implementing effective sourcing and procurement strategies, including competitive bids, tenders, and creative negotiations.
Develop comprehensive commodity/category strategies that document end to end sourcing approaches, solution development, supplier selection, cost performance/gaps, quality performance/gaps, logistics solutions with clear roadmaps/technical evaluation and knowhow on an annual basis.