The incumbent is tasked with the responsibility of supervising the Procurement Officers to ensure timely and competitively sourcing of quality goods and services from the Group’s approved suppliers both locally and globally, as per the Group’s business requirements and in line with approved Procurement Policies and practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Efficient and effective Procurement of goods and services
Contracting and contract management, including management of projects.
Managing supplier performance and relations for optimal value.
Enforcing best business practices , policies and procedures;
Spearheading SAP MM utilization and continuous improvement as the Super User;
Planning and assigning work, monitoring and evaluating direct reports’ performance.
Qualifications, experience & skills
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supplies or Business Management from a recognized institution; Master’s degree qualification will be an added advantage;
Six (6) years of relevant experience three (3) years of which should be at managerial level;
Higher Diploma from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent is an added advantage.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies is an added advantage;
Knowledge & exposure in SAP Materials Management (MM) module;
Proven record of decision making; Results driven and self-motivated.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
Communication and negotiation skills;
Project management skills; and,
Ability to develop plans, programs, Standard Operating Procedures and coordination of workflows.
