Head, Procurement at Atlantic Hall Schools

Job Description

• Your job role as Head, Procurement is to monitor and facilitate an efficient (cost, quality and time wise) procurement process through the design and implementation of leading practice procurement policies, processes and procedures.
• You will also oversee the management of the School's stores and ensure quality and efficient service delivery and management of the SchoolТs inventory cycles to ensure optimal and efficient utilization of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance of an accurate and up-to-date database of pre-qualified vendors
• Identifies and researches potential new vendors
• Researches new products and services to meet school's goals
• Establishes and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
• Oversees the procurement process as well as the contracting and tendering processes for all categories of goods / services
• Participates in the testing and inspection of stock/goods/equipment received; and advice on suitability/quality of goods based on established standards
• Oversees periodic stock taking exercises to ensure the integrity and accuracy of stock / inventory records
• Ensures accurate records and documentation of all procurement related transactions
• Oversees the efficient operations of the Procurement department
• Prepares and submit periodic activity / management reports to CFO, on the activities of the procurement function.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the School Administration

Qualification, Experience, Skills And Competencies

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline, preferably in the Social Sciences
• Relevant post-graduate / professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience of which at least two (2) must have been at a supervisory level
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, principles and techniques
• Good understanding of the SchoolТs operations, inter-relationships and dependencies
• Good networking, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good supervisory skills
• High sense integrity and ethical standards
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of MS Office productivity tools