• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
  

• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
  

• Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.
  

• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best price and service
  

• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals
  

• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement processes that support those trends
  

• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
  

• Teach and educate managers on procurement process control.
  

• Setting objectives and KPIs for the procurement department
  

• Ensure the company has at least 3 suppliers for all company products.
  

• Conduct evaluation of all existing and new suppliers yearly.
  

• Update management on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products.
  

• Ensure all suppliers uphold the terms of delivery of goods at all times.
  

Requirements

• 3 years and above experience working as a procurement manager in a manufacturing firm
  

• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
  

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  

• Knowledge of ERP system
  

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement