Manager/Senior Manager - Import Procurement, SCM (Trading Cluster)

* Spearhead import procurement and supply chain management to secure raw materials at optimal costs, ensuring uninterrupted supply and driving competitive advantage. * Architect global sourcing strategies to minimize costs and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring alignment with business objectives. * Negotiate and execute high-volume trading deals, securing favorable payment terms and managing foreign currency exposure. * Streamline freight, logistics, and customs clearance processes to reduce lead times, costs, and port detention fees. * Foster strategic relationships with international suppliers, driving collaboration and mutual growth across diverse markets. * Ensure rigorous compliance with regulatory requirements, including customs regulations, tax laws, and import policies. * Analyze global commodity price trends, providing actionable insights to inform forward-buying decisions and optimize procurement strategies. * Manage contract negotiations, including incoterms, performance clauses, and penalty terms, to protect business interests. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, to optimize procurement processes and manage risk. * Develop and implement supplier performance metrics, driving quality, delivery, and cost excellence. * Implement cutting-edge digital tools to track shipments, inventory, and supply chain operations in real-time. * Build and lead a high-performing procurement team, driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.