Happilo International - Head - Procurement

- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.

- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.

- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.

- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.

- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

- Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.

- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.

- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

- Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.

-Preparing procurement reports.

- Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision.

- In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

- Create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry.

-Communicate with vendors to ensure that the product arrives in a timely fashion.

- Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

- Management and leadership skills.

- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

-Highly organized and detail-oriented.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiently.

- Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.

- Keep abreast of changing industry trends.