Develop procurement strategies that are inventive, cost-effective and that align with the company’s financial and strategic goals.
Negotiate with vendors to secure advantageous terms, obtain best price and services.
Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
Ensure procurement activities adhere to internal policies, legal requirements and mitigate related risks.
Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs, forecasting and monitoring spend.
Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased.
Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement.
Prepare requisitions for quotations to prequalified suppliers.
Establish in co-ordination with the relevant department and end users, quality specifications of goods and services required by the users.
Supervise purchases, stores management, inspection and issues of goods
Maintain sound procurement policies that ensure sourcing and acquisition of goods, services and works is done while adhering to the laid down regulations.
Stay updated on market trends and innovations to inform procurement decisions and maintain competitiveness.
Key competencies/skills
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practice
Advanced negotiation skills, strong Business acumen and Entrepreneurial skills.
Highly analytical, high integrity, & detail oriented.
Excellent planning and organizing skills.
Personality: results oriented with excellent communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work with minimal supervision.
Should be innovative in identifying and harnessing new and existing opportunities to maximize business.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or a related field
At least 2 years of experience.
Working experience in a busy procurement environment preferably in the ICT sector is an added advantage.
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