Procurement Manager at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Reference Code: PROCMGR0011

Job Purpose

• To formulate and drive a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activity within the business, ultimately ensuring that value for money is maximised and cost savings are generated.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided;
• Processing payments and invoices;
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;
• Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;
• Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;
• Developing an organisation's purchasing strategy;
• Producing reports and statistics using computer software;
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;
• Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;
• Attending meetings and trade conferences;
• Training and supervising the work of the procurement team.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Commercial awareness;
• Ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships;
• A good standard of numeracy in order to analyse facts and figures;
• A flair for negotiation and networking;
• The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines;
• A confident and mature approach;
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Responsiveness
• Pro-active
• Value adding.

Attributes:

• Good team working skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Logical reasoning
• Numerical skills
• Technical skills

Qualifications and Experience

• A good first degree in business studies; purchasing and logistics; purchasing and supply; marketing; management; or engineering.
• An second degree in a relevant course is required
• Membership of relevant professional bodies Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) will be an advantage
• Age between 30-40 years
• At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in administration management with a reputable organization
• Experience in facilities management
• Demonstrated proficiency managing analytically rigorous initiatives.
• Track record in organisation management and leadership at a supervisory level