Procurement/Logistics Manager at Aeti Power Systems and Controls Limited

Details

• The procurement and logistics manager shall report to the manager director/CEO and his schedule of responsibility shall include but not limited to the following:
• He shall oversee the activities of the department responsible for purchases and also draws up a plan for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies
• He is responsible for the purchase of products and services in the organization and as to approve the best and quality products or services that have low prices after reviewing and analysing all options
• It is also his duty to ensure that the products and services are of high quality, regardless of the price and follow the procurement policies of the organisation are often he guiding principle in the approval of such purchases
• He is in charge of maintaining accurate records of purchases and pricing falls squarely on the shoulders of a purchasing manager which entails managing the inventories of the products or services in the organisation.
• He is expected to have all relevant information concerning the organisation’s supplier and it is his responsibility to ensure that the department has important details, such as the suppliers’ qualifications delivery times, potential development and products.
• He serves as the link between the company and suppliers and he ought to look for interested suppliers and negotiate the best deal for the company.
• Part of his job schedule also involves maintaining good relations with the suppliers and keep them happy, because this can provide great opportunities for their companies to obtain the best deals from them.
• He shall be responsible for overseeing all the inventory management process and eliminating obsolete and off-spec materials in the organisation
• He is expected to develop strategic methods and procedures for scheduling of materials from suppliers which will help in achieving customer demands
• Develop and maintain transportation system on domestic and international freight that ensures business needs are met
• He shall manage and oversee all customer service activities including order entry, customer satisfaction and resolving critical customer complaints.
• Create, manage and achieve the overall logistics and customer service department budgets
• Ensure company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding supplies including hazardous materials. Resolving any legal issues pertaining to logistics and distribution
• Maintain receiving , warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within he workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
• Participate in personnel development within his department through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting and self-actualisation
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.  MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant purchasing and logistics experience
• Must have experience with large purchase orders and contracts.
• Must be a leader, good communicator and practice effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be a good negotiator to act as intermediary between suppliers and user groups.
• Must be analytical, organized and efficient.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to adapt to changing job priorities and goals and a good knowledge of Computer.