Procurement Head at Simba Group

Summary

• The Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• This role involves overseeing purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Document and implement procurement policies and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct market surveys to develop vendor base and obtain information about prices of various items required.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best deals.
• Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term collaboration
• Develop trackers for Monitoring procurement expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities e.g. Rate Contracts.
• Optimize inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages.
• Work with the various stakeholders to efficiently manage the manage procurement function
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Mitigate risks related to supplier performance, contract disputes, and market fluctuations.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for transparency and accountability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Set performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree 
• Experience – 10 to 12 years
• Key Skill – Civil Work including construction and business expansion related projects
• Other Requirement – standard procurement affairs
• Key Skill – Execution of Marketing assignments related to activations, POP, etc.
• Other Requirement – Standard procurement functions.