Contract and Procurement Officer at Alpha Mead Group

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the procurement of goods and services for our organization. This includes developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures, negotiating contracts and agreements, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the budget for procurement activities and monitoring spending to ensure it remains within budget. To be successful in this role, you should have strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills. If you are an organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process including identification of potential suppliers and evaluation of their suitability based on factors such as price, quality, and delivery times; monitoring the progress of contracts whle ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements; issuance of requests for proposals and evaluation of quote/tender and recommendation of awards.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure cost-effectivenes through the continuous identification and implementation of cost-saving opportunities in line with best practices.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage the contract renewal and termination process
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on procurement needs and contract related matters
• Act as a liaison between the company and suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of goods and services
• Track and report on procurement metrics, such as cost savings and supplier performance
• Manage and maintain accurate records of procurement and contract activities
• Communicate with stakeholders, including internal teams and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
• Liaise with the head of Department in developing plan and strategy for all corporate and procurement activities

Qualifications

• BSc./HND in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of experience in procurement and contract management
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for procurement
• Strong organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and experience of spreadsheet and database management
• Excellent IT skills and experience with procurement software
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with real estate procurement is a plus

Additional Information

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance workload and conflicting priorities, plan and make decisions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good man-management skills