Procurement Manager Verfied

Salary Negotiable Abroad more than 14 days ago 14-01-2020 7:57:34 AM
10-03-2020 7:57:34 AM
Looking for a Procurement Manager to be responsible for the procurement and distribution of all necessary supplies to the company’s lodges
Knowledge and experience required
Demonstrated success managing inventory and logistics
Experience developing and implementing strategic sourcing
Demonstrated competency in budgeting, forecasting and planning
Demonstrated competency hiring, developing and evaluating employees to achieve company and personal objectives
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, inventory/warehouse management and distribution software
Willing to travel when required
Must be fluent in English
Education: Relevant degree or diploma in logistics or stock management or similar (preferred)
Experience: Minimum 3 years in similar position (5 years preferred)
Wholesale, distribution experience required
Supervisory experience required
Superior abilities on MS Office products particularly Excel

Directly manage and assume responsibility for a team of +/- 4 people
Co-ordinate, plan and assume overall responsibility for the procurement and distribution of all necessary supplies to the company’s lodges/camps, located in the Okavango Delta
Purchase quality supplies in a timely manner and at the lowest cost
Coordinate vendor activity and negotiations
Establish, monitor and maintain optimal pricing with vendors
Review and approve purchase orders for compliance with company policy and ordering requirements
Take on the responsibility for efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries
Provide necessary support for the lodges and co-ordinate the constant communication of order status
Maintain and improve proficiency in computerised ERP systems; be literate and functional with MS Word and Excel
Assist in the preparation and management of the departmental budget
Participate actively in the strategy and direction of the procurement department
Evaluate existing purchasing policy and recommend changes as needed
Evaluate existing and potential suppliers; recommend and implement changes in suppliers
Make recommendations on the use of substitute products
Assist in the hiring, training, evaluating, supervising and terminating of the department personnel
Supervise weekly and monthly stock counts or as and when deemed necessary