Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s (Honours) Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or a related qualification from a recognized University.
  
• Postgraduate qualification in CIPS or equivalent is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a procurement role (sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes and standards.
  
• Knowledge of Electronic Procurement and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP is an added advantage.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
  

• Researching new suppliers for low-value spot purchases and presenting them to Procurement Managers for screening.
  
• Sourcing and comparing prices from several suppliers for all value spot purchases.
  
• Negotiating prices and delivery dates.
  
• Checking that goods and services are fit for purpose and meet company requirements prior to order placement.
  
• Ensuring goods arrive on time and that suppliers are paid promptly.
  
• Building relationships with low-value spot purchase suppliers and conducting quarterly reviews.
  
• Monitoring and advising on issues that present risks or opportunities to the business.
  
• Creating local purchase orders for suppliers, equipment, and services within authorized limits.