Procurement Manager

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support the organization's overall supply chain goals and objectives
• Ensure that procurement activities are conducted in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and manage supplier relationships to ensure the organization has a reliable supply of goods and services at the best possible price and quality
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure that procurement activities are cost-effective
• Ensure that all procurement activities are properly documented and records are maintained
   Provide regular reports on procurement activities to senior management

Key Expected Results/Outputs/Accountability:

• Timely and effective implementation of procurement strategies
• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Cost-effective procurement activities
• High-quality supplier relationships and reliable supply of goods and services
• Accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation
• Regular and informative reports to senior management
• Report/Output Provided and Frequency of Output:
• Reports on procurement activities to senior management on a monthly basis
• Other reports and documentation as required

Main Duties:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and plans in collaboration with other departments
• Identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities and reliability, and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as required
• Ensure that procurement activities are conducted in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure that procurement activities are cost-effective
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation
• Provide guidance and support to procurement staff
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that procurement activities support the organization's goals and objectives
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to procurement
• Foster positive relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in all procurement activities

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a management role
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, regulations, and procedures
• Experience working with suppliers and negotiating contracts and agreements
• Experience managing a procurement budget

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office

Personal Attributes :

• Strategic thinking
• Results-driven
• Customer-focused
• Influential
• Proactive
• Risk-averse
• Lacks initiative
• Poor communicator
• Disorganized
• Inflexible

How to Apply

Candidates should apply by sending their CV together with a cover letter and scanned educational documents to the following email / [email protected].

Your application will have more chance of success if you send all relevant documents as stated above. In your cover letter and in the title of your email, please indicate the title of the position being applied for.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. We only accept applications via the above stated email address.