Procurement Manager at MainOne

About the job

• The Procurement Manager will lead the strategic planning, development, and implementation of procurement policies and strategies across the organization, ensuring alignment with annual performance targets.
• This role involves managing resource acquisition within budget and fostering effective communication between departmental teams and external providers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy and Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the organization's goals, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budget constraints.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Facilitate clear communication and collaboration between internal teams and vendors, ensuring that procurement activities are in sync with project timelines and objectives.
• Procurement and Vendor Management Support: Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating inventory management and vendor management functions, ensuring they meet the company's technical and operational needs.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee procurement and vendor management operations, working with the team to enhance resources, improve business partner satisfaction, and achieve procurement and financial goals.
• Project and Timeline Management: Ensure timely and efficient procurement processes, maintaining clear communication with relevant departments to support the smooth completion of projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business leaders to identify needs, source and contract with qualified suppliers, and manage the procurement of goods and services to meet those needs

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field with minimum of 10 years experience, with at least 7 years managing a team.
• Relevant professional certification (CIPS UK) an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Networking Essentials, specifically data networks
• Good knowledge of Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Ability to manage and motivate suppliers
• Excellent sourcing and negotiation skills
• Excellent written, oral communication and numerical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Data and financial analysis skills
• Strategic sourcing and demand planning ability
• Excellent methodical, organizational and systems development skills