Roles for the Senior Procurement Manager Job
Guide in the development, review and implementation of procurement policies, plans and procedures that ensure accountability, efficiency and economic delivery.
Work closely with stakeholders (internal and external) to determine procurement needs.
Receive and verify all internal requisitions, seek quotations and conduct a comparative analysis of vendor/supplier prices and Terms of reference
Facilitate the evaluation, selection and negotiation of most suitable suppliers in accordance with the procurement policy.
Process purchase orders within procurement policy guidelines
Prepare, update and maintain purchasing records and reports
Select and evaluate the performance of suppliers
Build long term and strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
Maintain and update a data base of prequalified suppliers
Guide in the development of policies and procedures that ensure safe receipt, storage, distribution and stock management.
In liaison with the legal department, prepare procurement contracts and put in place plans to monitor, review and report contract performance.
Assist in the management of assigned contracts in terms of quality assurance, service levels, delivery, warranty, damages, insurance, bench marking and initiating remedial action as required.
Comply with applicable rules, standards and legislations and constantly update knowledge on the same.
Oversee the efficient implementation of operations in the procurement department.
Senior Procurement Manager Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in Purchasing an Supply Management
Post graduate qualification in supplies and purchase management
Member of KISM
At least 4 years working experience in a similar role with demonstrated excellent performance
Knowledge of local laws governing procurement
Knowledge of the supply chain
Customer focused.
Computer literate with ERP knowledge
Highly flexible
Team player
Supervisory experience
Integrity
Strong communicator (verbally and orally)
Strong analytical skills
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