Senior Procurement Manager at Proten

Job Description

• The selected candidate will be responsible for purchasing of all inventory, supplies and capital goods for the company including negotiating price, delivery and credit terms.
• Evaluates vendors and determines most cost-effective inventory and reorder levels.
• A key role is to advise senior management on effective strategies for purchasing materials and supplies and procurement procedures and reporting systems.

Qualifications /Skills/Experience

• Relevant tertiary degree in Business Management, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Requires at least five to seven years of purchasing experience in private industry, preferably in shipping or transportation industry. In addition, must have at least three years of managerial experience, directing a purchasing staff of similar size and scope.
• Must have extensive knowledge of procurement practices and principles.
• Must have extensive knowledge of customs laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Must have a working knowledge of managerial and leadership principles, with the ability to influence other management team members and lead a department of technically proficient individuals.
• Requires verbal and written communications skills in English at the advanced level.
• Requires excellent analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data.
• Must be able to understand basic finance & accounting principles in order to control budgets & costs