Procurement Manager needed at Design Union

Job Summary

• To deliver optimal service and ensure project compliance through flawless procurement of required materials and equipment at the optimum cost, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, quality management and timely delivery.
• Preparation of Purchase Plan and delivery schedule and execution of improved procurement strategy for the organisation ensuring adequate documentation and tracking of performance across the Supplier Chain.
• Management of all Contracts or Agreements relating to Procurement, performing risk assessment on them and highlighting the legal implications to management.
• Speeding up project completion by providing prompt support for sub-contract buyers and engineers through timely procurement of materials
• Assisting management to improve Costs efficiency and control by setting appropriate benchmarks and building a culture of long-term savings on procurement cost
• Preparation and articulating to management rules governing the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up to date Procurement data and records needed for efficient operations using the ERP software (SAGE)

Requirements

• B.Sc. (1st or 2nd Class Upper) in any Engineering field
• Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement management at a Senior level
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide application such as SAGE and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites

Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good team player.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills.
• Excellent Negotiating Skills
• Familiarity across the Procurement process
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment and tact
• Result oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.