The suitable Candidate shall;
• Formulate and execute a procurement strategy, draft and communicate procurement policies and procedures.
• Participate in the formulation of a business plan that identifies procurement leverage opportunities. Manage the annual budget for the procurement section through proper processing and negotiation of projects and purchases.
• Source and manage all suppliers.
• Carry out compliance vetting of all suppliers and regular audits of key contractors
• Manage the annual budget for the procurement section
• Manage the procurement routines that ensure that the procurement processes and policies are adhered to
• Provide procurement services and solutions to the stakeholders
• Assessment and negotiation of contracts
• Negotiate for local and international suppliers, prepare price comparisons and cost savings
• Create and maintain a data base with contractors/suppliers’ references
• Implement the use of MS/AFR procedures and tools like the OPTIMA e catalogue
• Supervise and coach the purchasing team

Candidate Profile.
• Degree in any Engineering field, Commerce, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration
• At least 5 years in a busy environment
• Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivated
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Knowledge of records and store management, Contract administration, Statistical analysis methods and computer applications skills.
• Good Organizational Skills, a good Planner and executer, highly analytical
• Working Knowledge of Spread Sheets
• Good Communication and Team Building Skills
• Responsive and an aggressive working Spirit
• Good Interpersonal Skills and Firm/Bold