Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Management:
   • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
   • Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery.
   • Continually seek opportunities to diversify our supplier list.
2. Procurement Processes:
   • Lead the procurement process from requisition to payment.
   • Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance throughout the organization.
3. Negotiation & Contract Management:
   • Negotiate contracts, prices, and terms with suppliers.
   • Review and manage existing contracts, ensuring suppliers adhere to stipulated terms.
4. Budgeting & Cost Analysis:
   • Collaborate with the finance department to set and adhere to procurement budgets.
   • Regularly analyze procurement activities to ensure cost-efficiency.
5. Inventory Management:
   • Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as necessary.
   • Work closely with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of items.
6. Compliance & Quality Control:
   • Ensure procurement activities comply with all regulatory requirements.
   • Work closely with the quality control team to ensure items procured meet organizational standards.
7. Team Management:
   • Lead the procurement team, providing guidance and training as necessary.
   • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the procurement department.
     
     

Competencies Required

Reasoning and strategic thinking

• Ability to define an opportunity or threat. 
• Ability to synthesize, integrate, and execute strategies. 

Building relationships and influencing others 

• Understanding the perspectives of others. 
• Communicating effectively with others. 
• Influencing others to achieve outcomes. 

Operations and Management

• Organizing, planning, and executing.
• Making decisions & demonstrating good judgment. 
• Learning and continuously improving.
• Managing team execution. 

Values and Mindsets 

• Continuous learning and improvement mindset.
• Adherence to our core values and beliefs.
• Humility, maturity, and a teachable spirit.

Education and Experience 

• Graduate /Professional Degree in Procurement or related studies with at least 3 years of experience preferred. 
• Undergraduate Degree with, at least, 5-years experience, desired. 
• Experience delivering meaningful, and high impact lessons and workshops. 

NB: The position requires occasional evening and weekend work to ensure effective outcomes.