The Head Purchases and Logistics will be accountable for operating and monitoring the Supply Network procurement functions, as designed, to meet the defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient operations, collaborating with business partners and suppliers, and resolving facility specific supplier issues.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Develops appropriate supply chain strategy to ensure quality at the lowest possible cost.
• Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Directs and coordinates supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs
• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the company requirements
• Responsible for formulating document system and work procedure in order to ensure the standardization of work
Responsible for formulating and supervising delivery plan
• To ensure the logistics plan is implemented to meet the delivery and cost requirements

Qualifications
• Minimum requirement is for an undergraduate degree in a business-related field or Supply Chain.
• Professional certification in logistics and supply chain management

Skills and experience
• A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a minimum of 4 years in a management role.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management techniques, Logistics and Inventory Management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent Communication, project management and problem-solving skills
• Strong MS Office skills with Excel, Power Point, and Word.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.