Location: Aksai 5/2 (WKO)
Develop understanding of supplier relationships and usage based on Region / Country requirements.
Review and negotiate current and new contracts of suppliers.
Assess performance of current suppliers when required.
Devise strategy based on price, quality, supply and conformance to business requirement for Region / Country.
Overview stores inventory levels and overview the stores EMR, PO process.
Promote the use of SAP within CIS Areas as a purchasing tool for management and control of assets and material inventory.
Organise and perform Due Diligence on new vendors and GSP re-visit for existing vendors when required. To promote full compliance with Expro Code of Conduct amongst our vendor base.
Interface with vendors to promote savings and promote HSEQ standards.
Provide reports to Region and Area related to cost savings when required.
Actively adhere to the Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest ethical standards are maintained and exposure to liability or risk to Expro's reputation is minimised. If necessary, report possible violations or conflicts of interest.
Actively adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable Quality policies, procedures, processes and systems. Take an active part in quality improvement processes. Identify and report any deficiencies to supervisor and obtain authorisation for any deviations from standard procedures.
Actively comply with all applicable Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and processes. Promote HSE awareness; take responsibility and be accountable for own safety and safety of others. Demonstrate the personal application of HSE procedures in daily performance and always follow the 10 Safety House Rules.
Ensure objectives set under Employee Development Plan are met.
Higher or postgraduate education on specialty (economic, financial, logistics, technical) meeting the company operational requirements.
5 years experience in purchasing or related experience interfacing with Vendors. Experience of engineering terminology, supplier evaluation, Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order drafting, negotiation.
It is acceptable to take to position with higher education not on specialty, but with indicated practical experience in the position.
Must have sound knowledge of legal terms and conditions, purchasing principles and commercial – spend and saving.
Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office essential and experience of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and negotiation.
Analytical skills.