Overview

We are looking for an innovative procurement manager to lead our procurement team. You will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes. Procurement managers, also known as purchasing managers, manage a company’s sourcing capabilities and supply chain. They are responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses.

Our procurement manager will be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role. The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling purchases: ensuring the job materials and supplies are procured in an efficient, economical, and timely manner that meets the requirements of both internal and external clients. In addition, the Procurement Manager oversees the vendor process from requisition to relationship management with organization objectives

Job Responsibilities/ Functions

• Oversee the maintenance and functionality of the Procurement Department
• Oversee and manage fleet vendor relationships
• Maintain inventory of keys (office, homes, and fleet)
• Receive, process, and maintain warehouse stock/inventory products
• Responsible for fleet management, maintenance, tracking and documentations
• Maintains safe and clean warehouse/ work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Manage the warehouse inventory control process for keeping accurate records and quality standards for reorders and audit including managing the physical inventory counts
• Responsible for the organization’s day-to-day purchasing activities
• Responsible for ensuring purchases stay within the budget
• Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services to ensure smooth operation of the organization
• Negotiate price, terms, conditions, and contracts with vendors
• Source new and existing products
• Source new vendors and sub-contractors
• Manage delivery timelines internally and with the sub-contractor/vendor
• Monitor supplier cost/quality and delivery performance and drive actions for improvement where necessary
• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal departments and external parties
• Work with all internal departments for needed documentation of purchases, deliveries, and purchase orders
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• High energy and the ability to function effectively with a minimum of daily direction and support. Can solve problems and make decisions independently in a creative and effective manner
• Ability to work individually or as a part or a team
• Organization skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize proactively

Qualification/ Experience

• Possession of a first degree
• A second degree or a Professional qualification is an added advantage
• Experience in equipment maintenance and inventory control
• Knowledge of basic facility management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & data entry
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.