Procurement Manager at Infratel Africa

About the job

• Identifying the procurement needs of the entire organization.
• Managing direct procurement processes, including the purchasing or obtaining of raw materials, resources, goods, and services for manufactured goods.
• Managing indirect procurement, including the purchasing of goods, services, supplies, and materials needed for daily operations.
• Creating RFQs and overseeing competitive bidding cycles.
• Managing procurement budgets, strategies, and payment processes.
• Developing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies and policies for the purchasing of raw materials, goods, and services.
• Managing the procure-to-pay process, including requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and paying for goods and services.
• Evaluating and strategic sourcing of potential suppliers.
• Devising initiatives to drive procurement performance.
• Negotiating contracts with vendors to secure the best deals and terms.
• Maintaining advantageous relationships with suppliers and managing disputes.
• Monitoring supplier performance for optimal business operations performance.
• Ensuring the timeliness and effectiveness of goods and services.
• Forecasting to predict future demand for goods, services, and purchase requisitions.
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met.
• Finalizing purchase details and approving purchase requests and purchase orders.
• Tracking key metrics and KPIs to reduce costs.
• Analyzing procurement data, conducting spend analysis, and preparing reports.
• Streamlining the organization’s business travel processes, including ensuring the best corporate management rates and maintaining compliance.