Develop and maintain strong relationships between vendors and suppliers, government agencies, management and the community, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.

Manage purchase orders, monitor vendors' compliance and performance, and support in vendors evaluation activities.

Procurement Management

Assist in creating and updating procurement tools and forms to support departmental procurement needs.

Support compiling departmental procurement requirements into the annual organizational procurement plan.

Execute the procurement process by initiating methods such as tendering or direct purchases.

Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in the types, quantities, and prices of goods and services.

Coordinate with suppliers to fulfil the organization's purchasing needs, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Monitor the delivery of purchase orders, verifying compliance with technical specifications regarding quality and quantity.

Assist in reviewing and tracking the procurement plan, monitoring expenditures and savings to support report preparation and in selecting and engaging suppliers to meet organizational purchasing requirements.

Maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication and addressing any issues relating to quality, delivery or invoice issues that arise.

Oversee contracts with external vendors, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and performance metrics.

Prepare and raise Call-off orders and order schedules.

Support the evaluation of supplier performance and contribute to vendor selection decisions.

Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier information.

Manage logistics of office supplies, equipment, and other essentials to support daily operations.

Provide general administrative support to the procurement department, including handling inquiries and documentation.

Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or similar discipline, from a reputable university is required.

Minimum Experience:

8 years of experience in similar roles in large companies, of which at least 3 years are in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities, demonstrating a strong need for effective leadership skills.