Role Profile:

Responsible for ensuring cost efficient and smooth delivery of high quality corporate/support functions’ goods/services procurement requirements in a timely manner. Review, evaluate quotes/bids/contracts and recommend procurement options with full adherence to Procurement policies, procedures and standards. 

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

• Maintain internal processes and systems to ensure quality and continuity of standards, including the delivery of internal and external service level agreements.
• Supervise the procurement activities of Good/Services with appropriate suppliers against SLAs and corporate calendars.
• Liaise with Internal (customers) and External stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality Goods/Services.
• Pro-actively engage and update internal stakeholders (customers), suppliers and line manager of procurement matters.
• Communicate Good/Services procurement projects/tenders’ requirements and parameters to suppliers.
• Assess Goods/Services procurement projects requirements, validate the specs, recommend better solutions through existing/new suppliers, and review tender submission progress.
• Publish and maintain print Goods/Services procurement approved suppliers list.
• Maintain historic costs matrix to provide internal stakeholders (customers) with expected cost/quality parameters for budgeting purposes.
• Collate and review Goods/Services spend by internal stakeholder (customers)/supplier for previous year and plan procurement requirements accordingly.
• Review, assess and define specifications and audit final Goods/Services against relevant specifications.
• Ensure purchase orders are in line with approved quotes (rates, specifications & quantities).   
• When applicable, liaise with Finance in terms of payment to suppliers.
• Plan and be part of the team handling companywide Goods/Services procurement tenders following internal policies/processes.
• Train, coach and guide internal stakeholders (customers) on effective Goods/Services procurement methods and processes.
• Compile productivity data/savings/ROI for reporting purposes.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships and liaise with key areas to benefit the Business.

Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field or equivalent education and work experience

Experience:

• 3-5 years of procurement experience in a procurement environment
• Demonstrated background in all aspects of supply chain management, including experience in conducting bid process.

Skills:

• Negotiating skills
• Analytical skills using M.S, Excel
• Effective written & oral English communication  
• Capability of influencing business stakeholders to add value for the company.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to priorities work
• Ability to work accurately and consistently under pressure.