Procurement Manager

Main Duties:

• Controls the procurement process in accordance with the company’s procurement policy and procedures.
• Identifies reliable sources of supply capable of rendering quality at time and place required.
• Manages all importation modalities of foreign supplies to the organisation and also exports to the region ensuring that the clearing is done efficiently all the time.
• Sets up economic order quantities and reorder levels to ensure efficiency.
• Develops alternate sources of supply when the competition is not present.
• Designs and issues the proper form of contract for different goods or services.
• Develops and provides suppliers with appropriate materials specifications to ensure that there are no ‘out of specification’ materials rejections.
• Prepares and issues requests for quotations or requests for bids documents.
• Develops and maintains a supplier’s list.
• Controls all correspondence with suppliers including potential suppliers.
• Evaluate bids.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
• A Professional qualification like CIPS or any other relevant course
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• At least five years at a managerial position in Procurement and sourcing environment