Review purchase requisitions and suppliers’ quotations Issue purchase orders to suppliers and follow-up on delivery schedules Proactively develop new cost effective and alternative sources of supplies and services. Monitor trends in the various supply markets and industries to devise and implement cost reducing sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering annual category cost savings targets. Manage RFPs, negotiate with suppliers, and execute the contracts. Serve as key contact for stakeholders in their area of responsibility. Build effective relationships of mutual trust and understanding. Manage and build effective relationships with key suppliers to drive value for cost effectiveness and access to innovation. Manage local supplier landscape in line with business strategies (e.g.. payment terms, manage tail spend, local supplier management process). Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs