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What are the roles of the procurement and logistics department?

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Question ajoutée par Emmanuel Wamweta , production supervisor , Tembo Steel Rolling
Date de publication: 2016/07/22
ngonidzashe kasiyandima
par ngonidzashe kasiyandima , Distribution Representative , British American Tobacco

Procurement:Leading the procurement team to efficiently carryout their duties & responsibilities in sourcing, ordering/purchasing, ensuring the best prices as per the specifications, delivery timelines and payments terms.Overseeing the preparing of request for quotations, purchase orders, documents, schedule of procurement & payments.Prepare comparative price & specification sheets for the quotations received from different suppliers for the major items and present to the management along with recommendations for their review and finalization of the best source.Developing alternative suppliers/vendors.Setting criteria for selecting the different suppliers and vendors.Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.Prepare approved suppliers list.Site Logistics:Supervise site mobilization activities.Coordinate with site engineers on equipment, materials and machinery delivery at site on a timely manner.Removal of surplus material from sites.Clearing all company belongings from the sites after completion.Transportation:Handle all company vehicles including heavy duty, light duty, buses, building equipment and machinery.Supervise the PMV operations.Handle rental equipment, scaffolding material and machinery.Inventory Control:Materials and asset inventory control.Supervise the yard operations; storage, receiving and issuance of materials to different sites.Supervise the storekeepers and stores operations at all sites.Controls the consumption and supplies of water, diesel and all consumables at sites.

Utilisateur supprimé
par Utilisateur supprimé

Procurement department has a very important role, namely chooses competitive prices, makes schedule of orders and goods that are in great demand among buyers, as well as purchases the novelties of goods that compete very well with the old. This in turn attracts a lot of new customers and increased sales of goods.

 

 

The main role of the logistics department at the company is the optimization of all processes. Logistics concepts and systems allow the company to reduce all kinds of products inventory in the production, supply and sales, accelerate the turnover of working capital, reduces production costs, to ensure full customer satisfaction in the quality of goods and services.

Hi,

The roles of procurement and logistics in an organization

from the following points:

Procurement and supply chain cover a range of functions relating to a company’s purchasing and supplier policies. It is the function’s job to ensure an organization is compliant, sustainable and spending efficiently.

The following are roles of f Procurement in an organization:

  • Communicate the value of strategic sourcing and procurement to company stakeholders, department heads, and executives to the achieve buy-in necessary for proper resources and investment.
  • Work with stakeholders to establish viable, cost effective, and strategic sourcing objectives.
  • Evaluate, select, and successfully implement comprehensive procurement software.
  • Establish and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate and choose suppliers the company will do business with. This includes examining quality of product, pricing, and delivery time, then deciding which suppliers best fit company needs. Supplier evaluation is a continuous project, updated with each contract and shipment to ensure benchmarks are hit and goods and services continue to meet required standards and timetables. To keep evaluations accurate and comprehensive procurement managers attend trade shows, interview vendors, and visit supply plants/ distribution centers.
  • Analyze and compare financial reports and pricing proposals from several trusted suppliers before negotiating terms and prices to obtain the best deal for the company.
  • Training staff members to be knowledgeable about product quality requirements, how to determine when products are unacceptable, and what actions to take when quality standards are not met.
  • Monitoring contracts to ensure that the supplier meets expectations and invoices are approved and paid in a timely manner.
  • Making any required adjustments or changes to existing contracts.
  • Keep track of all goods and services ordered and received, and maintain accurate inventory records including details on price, performance, and delivery.
  • Ensure responsible procurement practices meet company objectives and compliance requirements.

The following are roles of logistics in an organization:

Logistics refers to the movement of goods from Point A to Point B, which entails two functions: transportation and warehousing. The overall supply chain is a network of businesses and organizations working in a sequence of processes, including logistics, to produce and distribute goods.

Roles of logistics in an organization:

  • Material sourcing
  • Transportation
  • Order fulfillment
  • Warehousing
  • Demand forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Supply chain management

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Utilisateur supprimé
par Utilisateur supprimé

Procurement or sourcing can be defined as collecting materials from supplier, whereas Logistics is the major process that involves several things from supplier to end-customer in which IT plays an important role.  Procurement could be a part of logistics department.

Mubarak Mustafa Hassan
par Mubarak Mustafa Hassan , Warehouse Supervisor , Al Khorayef Commercial Company

To facilitate supplying goods and services required by the company.

To facilitate to transfer purchased, and sold goods and materials to customers.

To enable movements of goods and services to the company from suppliers.

Emmanuel Wamweta
par Emmanuel Wamweta , production supervisor , Tembo Steel Rolling

Securing raw materials, products & services at the right time, right quality, quantity, pricd, place from the right sources.

Regulating & managing procurement costs- ie cost per ordee or overall procurement cost.

Maintaining & enhancing lasting relationships with suppliers & other intermediaries.

Supply chain management.

Negotiation & appropriate negotiations of procurement.

Management of leads & distributions.

Corporate governance- transparency, accountability, disclosure & credidibilty.

Provision of real time visibility to management.

Proper documentation & management.

Effective & efficient clearance  of documents & shipping material.

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