Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements, procedures, purchasing policies and best practices
• Monitors ongoing compliance with purchasing procedures and policies
• Ensure significant cost savings for the organisation.
• Directs procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered timeously and within the stipulated budget
• Monitors supplier compliance with contractual agreements
• Superintends supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Facilitates timely placement of purchase orders
• Reviews purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance in line with organizational policy and standard operating procedures
• Identifies and sources new suppliers in line with procedures
• Manages supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
• Establishes and updates an approved supplier database
• Develops, negotiates and administers purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
• Evaluates contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies
• Manages risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases.
• Works with relevant Departments / Business Units to manage inventory requirements
• Monitors and reduces purchase variances to meet profit objectives
• Oversees the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
• Directs continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
• Prepares monthly and quarterly procurement reports
• Develops and manages procurement budgets and forecasts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Master of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management an added advantage.
• C.I.P.S membership is a must
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar senior position.
• Proven experience in managing supply chain operations
• Knowledge of the Public Entities procurement process and regulations.