Purchase materials, goods and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, considering price, quality and timely delivery whilst ensuring continuity of supply. Also, active involvement in Supplier due diligence procedures to ensure that we work with like-minded businesses with similar values to those regarding business Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

-Identify, obtain and evaluate quotations received from suppliers following submission of a detailed and approved requisition.

-Select suppliers and purchase services or goods in line with specified cost, quality, warranty, delivery targets and any other relevant selection criteria.

-Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities, to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.

-Maintain a record of quotation issues/shortfalls approved by the Regional Procurement Manager prior to a PO being raised.

-Prepare and raise Purchase Orders and obtain PO approval in alignment with the Group, Business Unit and Regional Delegation of Authority.

-Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes, new projects and activities.

-Create Suppliers in M3, where in use or add to the off-M3 Approved Suppliers List.

-Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships in a professional and consistent approach.

-Ensure compliance to company guidelines, procurement and ethics policy and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award processes.

-Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews as guided by the Procurement Category Owners.

-Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice disputes as advised by accounts payable.

-Manage the P2P Process and Non-compliance issues as well as reporting on key figures.

Bachelor ’s degree ; Business Administration, Supply Chain or Operations Management, CIPS or similar qualification or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial.

Expériences : 

-Have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role ;

Skills & Attributes

-Computer Literate and familiar with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

-Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

-Able to prioritise tasks and achieve set targets.

-Able to manage stressful situations and handle emergencies.

-Attention to detail and accuracy.

-Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers.

Desired Skills

-Good communication - Proficiency in English a must.

-Should be Computer Literate with a good knowledge of Excel & Word.

-Should be capable of working independently, with ability to use own initiative and work long hours under pressure if the need arises.

-Must possess good coordination & Negotiation skills.

-hould be a motivated and organized team Player.

 

Desired Behaviors

-Courage and Conviction – the ability to create a sense of excitement about taking on new challenges and a belief in your capabilities to deliver results.

-Relentless Preparation – preparing thoroughly for all important management decisions.

-Drive for results – a deep seated inner desire to compete against standards of excellence and achieve “step changes” in business results.

-Holding people accountable – the ability to give clear and unambiguous direction to individuals and teams about what they need to do in order to meet the organisations objectives.

-Building capability - developing individuals and groups in order to increase the capability of the whole organisation.

-Compelling Communication – recognising that clear communication is the key to understanding.

-Leading Others – the ability