Procurement Controller

Job Summary
A team player with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

Job Description

Procurement Controller: REF/PC/04/18
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing leadership and guidance to user departments in the development of specifications.
Ensuring efficient and cost – effective sourcing and delivery of materials, services and/or equipment to user departments.
Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for spend management, supplier development and management, category buying, contracts, vendor managed inventory and rating processes amongst others.
Leading supplier pre-qualification, selection and development processes, quotation and tender processes in a timely and transparent manner.
Contributing to lead-time reduction and demand management initiatives so as to optimize inventory levels.
Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely procurement and delivery of all supplies services.
Managing development and preparation of contracts and ensuring all contracts renewals reviews are done on time.
Preparing appropriate financial, inventory and other reports.
Any other duty as may be assigned by from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other related area.
CIPS Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
Over 6 years’ experience in local and international procurement
Highly analytical
Excellent negotiation skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
High level of integrity

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please submit your application quoting the reference and include your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees to be received not later than 15th May 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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