Procurement Manager

<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analysing the agreed procurement annual plans for central stores.</li> <li>Analysing and projecting business requirements to sustain the nonmedical business operations in line with the annual plan.</li> <li>Feeding the above plan and the requirements into the overall Business Procurement Plan.</li> <li>Researching and analysing business resources usage and trends monthly and plans in line with utilisation levels and demand for the business.</li> <li>Develops and updates the Maintenance Plan for Central Stores equipment (such as Aircons, Refrigerators) in line with manufacturer&rsquo;s standards.</li> <li>Explores new alternative sources of supply locally and internationally to increase the supplier base and recommends for inclusion in the preferred Suppliers list.</li> <li>Approves and authorises goods purchase orders in line with delegated authority.</li> <li>Submits quotations and purchase orders to Head Procurement for verification of suppliers&rsquo; product specifications, quality, price and lead times to ensure that requirements are met.</li> <li>Prepares and enters new and reviews product codes in the system for user departments.</li> <li>Ensures all imports including freight come through an efficient and cost managed channel.</li> <li>Maximises profit by tendering contracts and meeting with suppliers to negotiate the best terms beneficial to the Business.</li> <li>Monitors the stores security and cleanliness through conducting weekly checks and inspections of equipment conditions.</li> <li>Manages the receiving process, product storage, pick/pack and distribution functions within the Stores.</li> <li>Ensures Printing machines are serviced in line with the maintenance schedule.</li> <li>Explores new and alternative sources of supply locally, regional and internationally to increase supplier base.</li> <li>Maintains of a list of vendors/suppliers in the database and files for ease of reference during RFQ process.</li> <li>Identifies disciplinary problems or issues of staff, and through the Head of Departmental, arranges for the necessary disciplinary action in line with Human Resources policies and procedures.</li> <li>Decides on the adequate security systems for the Central Stores.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Purchasing and Supply or the equivalent.</li> <li>Experience in a similar role for a large corporate.</li> <li>Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).</li> <li>Clear verbal and written communication and ability to prepare accurate reports.</li> </ul>