Summary

Oversee Procurement & Stores across the entity

Responsibilities

• Development and review of procurement guidelines, procedures and systems.
• Develop IMS procedures and SOP,s specific to purchasing and stores control.
• Process purchase requisitions / orders timeously and within purchasing guidelines of the company
• Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals where required.
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships resulting in economic savings and increased service levels
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.
• Monitor stores stock levels and plan for restocking as per anticipated business needs and user requirements 
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements 
• Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance
• Reconcile or resolve value discrepancies
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices 
• Address staffing resource needs and supervise purchasing officers and stores clerks 
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and management
• Any other duties reasonably assigned. 
• Management of stores personnel
• Fuel management and reconciliation
• Handling of importation of various items from global suppliers and ensuring speedy delivery and customs clearance

Education and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in procurement or stores-related disciplines

Requirements

• More than 4 years of experience in procurement and stores in a manufacturing environment

Reporting To

• Chief Accountant