Head, Procurement

The Head, Procurement Officer will report directly to Chief Legal Officer and will have the following direct reports: 

• Procurement supervisor

• Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

• Procurement Analyst

• Procurement Accountant

PURPOSE

• To design, develop and review policies, processes and procedure (PPP) in line with world class procurement best practices

• Implement the use of Procurement &Logistics PPP for efficient implementation of policies to ensure reduction in turn-around time

• To provide direction for the Procurement & logistics department

• To coordinate and oversee team members’ compliance to policies, processes and procedures

• To ensure and carry out negotiations and reviews of prices are carried out in favourable terms to the organisation to achieve savings

• To provide direction and guidance to the subordinate staff

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of 13 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment, out of which 6 years must have been spent in procurement preferably in a telecom environment

• 3 years supervisory/managerial capacity

• Keen analytical mind

• Detailed and optimum attention to details

• Ability to work without supervision

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Database Administration

• Financial Acumen

• Planning and Budgeting skills

• Planning and Organising skills

• Procurement Management skills

• Supplier Management skills

• Proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Main Internal Contacts: All departments within the company

• Main External Contacts: All suppliers, competitors, industries in similar operations

SCOPE FOR IMPACT:

Direct Impact On The Company Bottom Line.

Impacts Quality of Goods and/or Services Purchased

• First degree in business-related discipline or Engineering

• Post-graduate qualification in business-related discipline

• Professional certification in Purchasing and Supply chain Management or Logistics and supply Chain Management

• Minimum of 13 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment, out of which 6 years must have been spent in procurement preferably in a telecom environment
•  3 years supervisory/managerial capacity