Job Summary

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the organization’s procurement function including day-to-day operation, strategic direction and continuous improvement. To review, prioritize and make significant and measurable improvements in cost and service quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire supply chain for the company, including procurement and inventory management.
• Drive and manage stock takes to ensure adequate inventory management is being conducted.
• Actively find, and then drive the negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to constantly find better deals for the company.
• Maintaining procurement records in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015), and Regulations (2020)
• Negotiate contract terms with key/strategic suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from the operation and technical teams.
• Directly manage procurement officers on day-to-day management activities
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage the procurement team to deliver continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
• Create, review and implement supply chain procedures and policies that align with the company’s mission.
• Identify optimal delivery, shipment and/or transportation routes with attention to the consolidation of warehousing and distribution to different project sites.
• Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.
• Ensure that there is proper maintenance of all store equipment
• Review and Implement the company’s Equipment Maintenance procedure.
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with as per the set procedures

Minimum Requirements and Competencies

• BSC degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or relevant degree with Professional qualification (CPA Finalist or ACCA)
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in purchasing and supplies positions. With over 5 years in a managerial role
• Excellent numeracy/analytical, literacy and organizational skills management skills, market researching tactics, negotiation skills, communication skills, and marketing capabilities
• Experience with imports/exports and logistical management in a cost-effective manner
• Knowledge of supply chain management and related fields.