Procurement Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the facility.
• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
• Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process for the business.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
• Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
• Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
• Teach and educate managers and associates about the procurement process control.
• Interview, hire and train personnel for procurement related activities.

 
 Requirements of the successful candidate:

• Experience working within the construction / engineering industry is considered ideal with (i) 3-5 years in a similar purchasing role, and (ii) familiar with a wide variety of product knowledge.
• Analytical thinking, business awareness, negotiation skills and stock take as well as an understanding of Inventory Control.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative with the ability to plan, prioritize and multitask whilst working to tight deadline.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.