Procurement Manager

   Responsible for managing the procurement operations for the organization as well as manage vendor relationships and supplier interactions for best outcomes.

 Functions:

• Develop and implement the procurement strategy
• Provide direction and expertise on all procurement activities
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Establish and maintain vendor databases
• Provide preliminary risk assessment related to procurement activities and develop mitigating strategies

Manage procurement resources and direct procurement activities required to support operations, project planning and execution

• Ensure full compliance with procurement procedures in the organization
• Negotiate best prices for supplies and service contracts ensuring competitiveness
• Conduct due diligence on vendor products, viability and company strength

Forecast company needs and requirements by keeping abreast of market and product trends and development

• Order materials and services as negotiated and appropriately approved
• Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions

 Requirements:

• Minimum of a 1st degree required; relevant Masters degree or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a procurement/supply function
• Strong commercial skills with demonstrated competency in the establishment and negotiation of sound contract terms and conditions, and the ability to understand product design, components and materials