Position: Senior Procurement Officer
Job Summary
The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the organization’s procurement function including day-to-day operation, strategic direction and continuous improvement. To review, prioritize and make significant and measurable improvements in cost and service quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire supply chain for the company, including procurement and inventory management.
- Drive and manage stock takes to ensure adequate inventory management is being conducted.
- Actively find, and then drive the negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to constantly find better deals for the company.
- Maintaining procurement records in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015), and Regulations (2020)
- Negotiate contract terms with key/strategic suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from the operation and technical teams.
- Directly manage procurement officers on day-to-day management activities
- Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage the procurement team to deliver continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
- Create, review and implement supply chain procedures and policies that align with the company’s mission.
- Identify optimal delivery, shipment and/or transportation routes with attention to the consolidation of warehousing and distribution to different project sites.
- Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.
- Ensure that there is proper maintenance of all store equipment
- Review and Implement the company’s Equipment Maintenance procedure.
- Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
- Ensure health and safety policies are complied with as per the set procedures
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
- BSC degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or relevant degree with Professional qualification (CPA Finalist or ACCA)
- Minimum 7 years of work experience in purchasing and supplies positions. With over 5 years in a managerial role
- Excellent numeracy/analytical, literacy and organizational skills management skills, market researching tactics, negotiation skills, communication skills, and marketing capabilities
- Experience with imports/exports and logistical management in a cost-effective manner
- Knowledge of supply chain management and related fields.
Interested candidates should send their comprehensive CV and cover letter to [email protected] indicating on the email subject the position they are applying for by 10th October 2023.
