1.        Management of the team ensuring high performance and productivity.

2.      Assisting procurement manager in day-to-day operations with an emphasis on quick response times. This is in order to limit any potential impact as a result of supply issues on the organization’s operations.

3.      Assisting Procurement manager in Contract tendering, negotiation, implementation, and management.

4.     Identify cost-saving opportunities that will enhance the profitability of the company.

5.      Data analysis and reporting including monitoring mechanisms that identify savings achieved by category and supplier.

6.      Develop and build relationships with existing suppliers and create relationships with new suppliers.

7.      Communicate to suppliers the needs and expectations of the company and support the hotels in monitoring supplier performance in line with KPI`s, contractual obligations, and service level agreements.

8.     Ensure compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures. Conduct ongoing reviews of the same and implement continuous improvements where required.

9.      Responsible for purchase order (PO) and purchase invoice (PI) generations and approval processes in ERP.

10.  Supplier reviews and audits.

11.     Develop a suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management including the ongoing creation and management of preferred suppliers. Highlight key contracted information.

12.   Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure a smooth workflow within the procure-to-pay process and lead process and efficiency improvements.

13.   Assist in the development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives.

14.  Consult/work with other senior managers on specific initiatives as required and undertake any other duties as requested by the senior management.

15.   Resolve the logistics, supply, and product specification and quality issues concerning incoming supply with the suppliers.

16.   Analyze and evaluate the product pricing trends on the existing as well as new products to identify opportunities to purchase.

17.   Quotation management (cost down and cost up analysis, new quotation cost analysis)

18.   Works with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for the company, and has to evaluate the many pros and cons of each, based on price, quality, speed of delivery, and other factors.

19.   Negotiate with suppliers to create the best deals.

20. Responsible for the sourcing of products and services to maximize our margin with the best cost

21.   Develop processes to standardize and maximize our Process efficiency and control of our mining operations