Monitor inventory levels, forecast purchasing requirements, and coordinate with the Production and Warehouse teams to prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
Liaise with Production, Operations, and relevant departments to understand purchasing requirements and ensure the timely availability of materials.
Conduct market research and monitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and new product opportunities.
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Source and evaluate all aspects of food and beverage contracts/ tender with suppliers, thus, to be done in conjunction with Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Manager.
Ensure all internal audit points are adhered to.
Ensure that all Halal certificates are obtained and updated accordingly.
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Deliver additional value to operational buying on orders – interpreting and meeting operational requirements/specifications, demand and delivery of solutions.
Support of category sourcing that continuously improves suppliers’ and contractors’ compliance with Global, Category and Regionals standards.
Work closely with category managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements, strategic benefits and compliance to existing procurement contracts.
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Monitor stock levels and anticipate future needs. Coordinate with the warehouse or inventory team to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained. Recognize potential stock shortages or excesses and take appropriate action to address them.
Ensure competitive vendor rates, and a compliant and fit for purpose vendor network.
Provide stakeholders with relevant vendor pricing information for global and local commercial tenders.
Ensure assigned objectives and KPI’s are achieved, and a consistently high level of service is delivered to internal stakeholders and Inchcape customers.
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