Procurement Manager at Westfield Consulting

Job Summary

• Coordinating all procurement & supply chain activities. Conduct a market survey. Negotiation of rate and claims.
• Monitor order placement and expedite delivery.
• Control cost allocation in compliance with the budget and verification of invoices for payment.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate procurement activities:

• Coordinate all procurement activities, including prequalification of vendors, tendering, negotiation, and preparation of contracts.
• Manage overall direction, coordinate, and evaluate project procurement activities.
• Develop policy and guidelines for procuring and delivery process, considering commercial, quality, and safety of the order.
• Analyse market trends and implement procurement strategies to achieve supply chain optimization.
• Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing plans to mitigate the risks.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints that may arise with the subcontractor.

Evaluate and maintain compliance:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and vendors to promote collaboration and optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct review meetings with key stakeholders and provide report for management on supply chain, and controls processes.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and labelling of equipment for shipping
• Communicate with vendors and expedite on time delivery.
• Monitor and track supplier performance to identify areas of improvement.
• Identify process improvements and implement solutions to streamline operations.
• Train and mentor team members and recommend training for the team members.
• Create and maintain database for accurate records of all supply chain activities.
• Reviewing existing contract and revalidate contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with the organization requirement and policy.
• Communicates with the project site material team on delivery and keep inventory record of all the material delivered.
• Take corrective action to ensure that every delivery discrepancy is communicated and resolved.
• Ensure that every team member adhere to all safety and compliance regulations while carrying out their job activities
• Coordinating with all members of the team including suppliers and freight forwarder regarding order delivery and closing out of all documentation and record keeping.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Business Administration, or Social Science related field
• Minimum of 10 years in procurement and supply chain
• Good knowledge of purchasing/subcontracting etc
• Strong knowledge of negotiation techniques and tendering
• Knowledge of ISO standards and QHSE practices
• Strong knowledge of mining and general procurement.