In this role you will:

• Ensure alignment, coordination, and compliance with the procurement policies, processes and procedures.
• Ensure that procurement and logistics activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure that procured goods and services meet the required standards.
• Develop and maintain procurement planning and analysis processes for the timely acquisition of goods.
• Lead procurement activities including sourcing, supplier selection and justification, issuing purchase orders.
• Manage vendor relationships, vet and screen new vendors; review supplier contracts.
• Proactively identify issues with day-to-day purchasing processes and resolve and/or communicate the issues to management in a timely manner, as needed.
• Lead the prequalification of suppliers and service providers.
• Identify areas for improvement in procurement and logistics processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to determine procurement and logistics needs.

What you should bring:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance or a related field.
• Minimum experience of 3 years working in Operations, Logistics and Supply Management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder skills: ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Strong leadership skills: experience managing and supervising a team preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced startup environment.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy, and productivity.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks associated with procurement, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and compliance risks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships while effectively addressing complex issues