Procurement Manager at Westfield Consulting

Job Description

• The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling purchases: ensuring the job materials and supplies are procured in an efficient, economical, and timely manner that meets the requirements of both internal and external clients.
• In addition, the Procurement Manager oversees the vendor process from requisition to relationship management with organization objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and functionality of the Procurement Department
• Oversee and manage fleet vendor relationships
• Maintain inventory of keys (office, homes, and fleet)
• Receive, process, and maintain warehouse stock / inventory products
• Responsible for fleet management, maintenance, tracking and documentations
• Maintains safe and clean warehouse / work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Manage the warehouse inventory control process for keeping accurate records and quality standards for reorders and audit including managing the physical inventory counts
• Responsible for the organization’s day-to-day purchasing activities
• Responsible for ensuring purchases stay within the budget
• Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services to ensure smooth operation of the organization
• Negotiate price, terms, conditions, and contracts with vendors
• Source new and existing products
• Source new vendors and sub-contractors
• Manage delivery timelines internally and with the sub-contractor / vendor
• Monitor supplier cost / quality and delivery performance and drive actions for improvement where necessary
• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal departments and external parties
• Work with all internal departments for needed documentation of purchases, deliveries, and purchase orders
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Experience

• Possession of a first degree
• A second degree or a Professional qualification is an added advantage
• Experience in equipment maintenance and inventory control
• Knowledge of basic facility management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & data entry

Competencies:

• High energy and the ability to function effectively with a minimum of daily direction and support. Can solve problems and make decisions independently in a creative and effective manner
• Ability to work individually or as a part or a team
• Organization skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize proactively