The Supply Acquisition Manager plays a crucial role in acquiring new suppliers, managing relationships, optimizing supply fulfillment, and implementing strategies to drive supplier performance and satisfaction. Additionally, they are responsible for budgeting and financial tracking related to suppliers to ensure efficient operations.
Responsibilities:
- Acquire new suppliers to expand the companys network and enhance its offerings.
- Set and achieve targets for acquiring new drivers to meet the companys supply needs.
- Manage relationships between the company and suppliers, ensuring high levels of supplier satisfaction.
- Utilize multiple channels, including suppliers, ambassadors, on-ground efforts, and referral programs, for effective supply acquisition.
- Fulfill on-demand and monthly contract supply requirements to meet customer demand.
- Maintain ILLAs margin by implementing efficient supply pricing strategies.
- Implement performance management practices for suppliers, monitoring and evaluating their performance.
- Tier and categorize suppliers based on various criteria to optimize operations.
- Design and implement incentive programs for suppliers to increase their engagement and intake.
- Develop and execute actions to support suppliers in improving their performance and achieving growth.
- Budget and track cash flow related to suppliers to ensure financial stability and effective resource allocation.
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in Commerce, preferably with a focus on the English section.
- A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management.
- Prior experience in land freight operations is considered a valuable asset.
- Demonstrate exceptional analytical abilities to effectively analyze and interpret supply data.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and concise interactions with various stakeholders.
- Possess advanced proficiency in using MS Office applications to efficiently handle and present data and reports.