Procurement Manager at IHS Towers

The Role

• To effectively manage the activities of the Procurement Department, including the selection of suppliers, the issue of purchasing documentation, control of pricing, quality and delivery.

Key Aims and Objectives

• Set-up of Material Item Coding Policy
• Development of Systems / Methodology
• Development of Material Specifications
• Implementation of Policy / Strategy / Procedures
• Reporting To: Managing Director
• Personnel Reporting Directly To This Role: All Procurement Personnel

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Supply Chain Management Functions are adhered to and delivered efficiently and effectively
• Set up master data so that all impact on purchasing and materials are met
• Support creation and implementation of Supply Chain Management reports
• Definition and development of reporting standards within department to ensure good communication to both, internal and external members
• Works to develop the business controls within the Management System that govern supply chain management.
• Leads the development of Company policy as it relates to procurement, logistics, materials management and inventory control.
• Responsible for recommendations on best practice for systems and processes.
• Responsible for researching and identifying best practices for incorporation into the Company’s ERP systems.
• Conducts procurement and logistics activities with the highest degree of professionalism, ethics and integrity and in compliance with international laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Works collaboratively with vendors and ensures that effective business practices are established with positive outcomes for Prospector in terms of robust agreements.
• Liaise with Prospector local logistics partners to ensure that standards and procedures are maintained at all times
• Responsible for ensuring Customs and local regulations are adhered to on all transactions
• Develops and implements strategies for the acquisition of long lead time items
• Facilitates team based decisions regarding the appropriate suppliers to be used for key operational commodity supply and spares.
• Monitors, measures, and is responsible for supporting and initiating plans and programs intended to improve continuous improvement in vendor performance, including leading vendor audits.
• Provide Guidance and Direction to Procurement Team

Requirements

• Educated in Supply Chain Management
• Ideally MCIPS or CIPS qualified
• Ability to apply Continuous Improvement strategies, which includes the ability to introduce needed change, create excitement for change and lead change initiatives.
• Must be adaptable and open to new ideas
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship capabilities
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills, people management and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex assignments with tight schedules, changing scope and requirements.
• Able to plan and execute work in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ability to efficiently identify problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to work in a multicultural/multinational environment.
• Ability to work to the highest levels of customer service, confidentiality, with an ethical behaviour.
• Computer skills shall include; ERP software, Microsoft Office and Web based project co-ordination tools.