Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

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• Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the organisation.

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• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.

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• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.

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• Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process for the business.

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• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.

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• Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.

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• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.

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• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.

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• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.

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• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.

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• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.

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• Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate.

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• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

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• Teach and educate managers and associates about the procurement process control.

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• Interview, hire and train personnel for procurement related activities.

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The ideal incumbent should have the following:

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• Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or its Equivalent.

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• Diploma in CIPS

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• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience 

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