Purchasing and Procurement Manager

Key Areas of Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager:
A description of the key responsibilities incumbent in this key post is provided below
Organize all procurement activities relating to request for proposals, sealed bids, and price quotes.
Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department/school; identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item.
Organize and maintain computerized records containing vendor and bid information.
Process requisitions into purchase orders using buy speed and any resulting change orders.
Receive, open, screen, log and date stamps bid responses/quotations, mail as required and organize bids for review by the specialist.
Correspond with vendors regarding prices, product availability, and delivery.
Coordination of project procurement documentation (reports, correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, supplier queries and data, purchase orders, requisitions etc.) including the preparation, formatting, approval and distribution.
Coordinates meetings and logistical details for the project procurement team, including travel, off-site meetings and audio-visual requirements.
Qualifications of the Procurement Manager:
Education:‘O’ level certificate
Minimum of a CIPS Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or its equivalent
Minimum 3 to 5 years of administrative/procurement experience
Experience in the hospitality an added advantage
Experience in material Controls