Supply chain Manager

The jobs in this level are responsible for managing supply chain functions by developing relationships with key vendors, optimizing the supply chain activities, planning resources and coordinating with other functions to ensure the delivery of goods in the required quality, cost, time and budget.

Job holders are responsible of optimizing the techniques used in the department to provide balance between responsive & efficient supply chain and take right decisions based on data analysis and scientific justification. Jobs at  this level also manage the day-to-day operations of the department by providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards. 

Accountabilities :

•Participates in the development and implementation of Supply Chain department policies, and procedures to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.

•Manages the day to day operations of Supply Chain department providing some guidance in facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards.

•Contributes to the preparation of the Supply Chain  unit budget and ensures that the activities within this unit is implemented processed as per the assigned budget.

•Identifies and resolves purchasing issues on major items to ensure that the activities are within budget and aligned with the set plans.

•Builds and maintains relationships with vendors to ensure the continuity of the materials’ supply and availability.

•Deals with more complex problems with major suppliers and high annual volume which have been  referred for attention.

•Master degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent 

5-10 years