Senior Procurement Expert - BETIZAZU Plc

Position Overview/Scope of role:

The Senior Procurement Expert is responsible for leading and coordinating both local and international procurement activities of BETIZAZU PLC while ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and strategic acquisition of goods, services, machinery, equipment, raw materials, and other operational requirements for the Company and its sister companies. The role serves as a central procurement coordinator by consolidating procurement requirements, strengthening supplier relationships, negotiating favorable commercial terms, and ensuring uninterrupted supply to support business operations. The position plays a strategic role in identifying new sourcing opportunities, expanding local and international supplier networks, improving procurement planning, and enhancing supply chain performance across the Group. It is responsible for maintaining effective communication with foreign suppliers, coordinating import procurement activities, monitoring procurement performance, preparing analytical reports, supporting departmental performance management, and driving continuous improvements that contribute to operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business growth

Top Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Planning

• Lead the planning and execution of local and international procurement activities in alignment with the Company's strategic objectives.
• Consolidate procurement requirements from BETIZAZU PLC, sister companies, and approved external customers to develop comprehensive procurement plans.
• Develop procurement strategies that improve cost efficiency, supplier reliability, and supply continuity.
• Identify procurement risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support the Procurement & Supply Chain Department Manager in developing annual procurement plans, departmental objectives, and performance improvement initiatives.

Local Procurement Management

• Lead and coordinate all local procurement activities from requisition through supplier selection and purchase order issuance.
• Identify qualified suppliers and develop competitive sourcing strategies.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, price analysis, and commercial negotiations to achieve the best value for the Company.
• Ensure timely procurement of operational requirements while maintaining quality, delivery, and cost standards.
• Monitor procurement lead times and resolve procurement bottlenecks affecting business operations.
• Promote strategic sourcing initiatives that reduce procurement costs and improve supplier performance.

International Procurement & Foreign Supplier Management

• Manage end-to-end international procurement activities for imported machinery, equipment, raw materials, spare parts, and other strategic purchases.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with foreign suppliers, manufacturers, and international business partners.
• Coordinate commercial negotiations regarding pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, shipment schedules, warranties, and contractual conditions.
• Ensure continuous communication with overseas suppliers to monitor order status, production progress, shipment schedules, and delivery commitments.
• Work closely with logistics, customs clearance, freight forwarding agents, banks, and regulatory authorities to facilitate efficient import processes.
• Monitor global market developments, supplier performance, and international sourcing opportunities to improve procurement competitiveness.

Supplier Relationship and Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and maintain a diversified portfolio of reliable local and international suppliers.
• Conduct supplier qualification, performance evaluation, and periodic supplier audits.
• Establish long-term strategic supplier partnerships that improve service quality, delivery reliability, and commercial competitiveness.
• Identify alternative suppliers to minimize supply risks and business interruptions.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and procurement intelligence system.

Procurement Coordination for Sister Companies

• Collect procurement requirements from all subsidiary companies and consolidate demand to maximize procurement efficiency and purchasing power.
• Coordinate centralized procurement activities that achieve economies of scale across the Group.
• Provide procurement advisory support to subsidiary companies on sourcing strategies and supplier selection.
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with Group procurement policies and approved procedures.
• Monitor procurement service levels provided to sister companies and recommend service improvements.

Market Intelligence and Business Development Support

• Continuously monitor local and international markets to identify profitable procurement opportunities and emerging supply trends.
• Identify high-demand products, strategic sourcing opportunities, and commercially attractive items that can generate additional business.
• Conduct supplier market research and benchmark pricing against industry standards.
• Support the identification of new procurement service opportunities for external customers.
• Recommend innovative procurement solutions that improve competitiveness and business growth.

Procurement Performance Management and Reporting

• Prepare periodic procurement performance reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries for management.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, supplier performance, procurement cycle time, savings achieved, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze procurement trends and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare departmental performance reports and support monthly and quarterly performance review meetings.
• Develop procurement performance metrics that promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Contract Administration and Compliance

• Review supplier quotations, purchase agreements, and procurement contracts.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Company policies, procurement procedures, contractual obligations, and applicable laws.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation and audit trails.
• Monitor supplier compliance with agreed contractual commitments.
• Support internal and external procurement audits and implement audit recommendations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Logistics, Finance, Warehouse, Production, Planning, Sales & Marketing, Technical Services, and subsidiary companies to ensure effective procurement planning and execution.
• Coordinate with Finance to facilitate supplier payments and financial documentation.
• Support inventory optimization through effective procurement scheduling.
• Participate in management meetings, procurement review sessions, and strategic planning discussions.

Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement systems, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Promote digital procurement solutions, supplier databases, and ERP utilization.
• Develop standardized procurement templates, reporting systems, and performance monitoring tools.
• Benchmark procurement practices against industry best practices.
• Lead initiatives that improve procurement transparency, speed, cost effectiveness, and service quality.

Performs other related duties as directed.