Supply chain & Procurement Manager

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Manage the entire process planning of procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities Ensure effective lines of communication between the Project/Programme Managers and the procurement team to ensure priority requirements, timely delivery of goods, works and services using the most appropriate procurement procedures Be responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors that facilitate smooth flow of services to the projects Develop category-wise sourcing strategies (Metal, Plastic, Electronics, Packaging, PCB, Motors, Batteries, etc.) Develop alternate suppliers for all critical components. Reduce single-source dependency. Develop strategic for supplier partnerships. Conduct supplier capability assessments. Improve supplier quality and delivery performance. Implement Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR). Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with the Procurement Policy, Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR), relevant Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions Implement effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system for projects and related reporting requirements Ensure effective use of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Procurement, control of workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and elaboration of improvements in systems and processes Manage and monitor all transactional procurement including tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations and payment conditions, contractors, performance evaluation and risk assessment Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management and performance measurement Ensure timely preparation of procurement plans for projects and monitor their implementation by controlling processes including receipt of requisitions, receipt of quotations, bids and proposals, evaluation, and negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with Procurement Policy and the FRR Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection and evaluation, quality, and performance measurement mechanisms Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required Promote a zero-tolerance for violations of procurement policies and procedures. Work closely with engineering team to optimize BOM costs Performing supplier audits B. Job

Contracts Administration and Management: Provide oversight over various contract management processes and ensure transparency Develop and implement systems for internal control that would ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions in collaboration with Project/Programme Managers and Team Leaders Negotiate contract terms in the best manner achieving the best interest of Makers Hive and its clients. Monitor and analyse contract performance against agreed benchmarks through agreed reporting mechanisms and advise projects on potential issues and recommend remedial actions Negotiate, within the terms and conditions of the contract, solutions to conflicts/problems arising in case of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations and convene meetings with contractors to allow ample opportunity for the identification and early resolution of potential disputes Conduct activities required by the contract including logistical support, accreditation, licensing, verification of goods, monitoring of activities and performance of subcontractors Develop appropriate contract management tools, guidelines and manuals for standardization and knowledge sharing purposes Prepare Pur .