Procurement Manager
Reference: NES -Phind-1
We are seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of equipment purchases for Engineering design phase 1 in our client's state-of-the-art solar PV systems.
This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, and timely delivery while adhering to the company's procurement quality policies.
The ideal candidate will have a strategic approach to procurement, establishing long-term partnerships with trusted suppliers to secure optimal pricing agreements through bulk procurement.
Duties & Responsibilities
As the Procurement Manager, you will:
- Play a key role in vetting suppliers and subcontractors alongside the COO, ensuring compliance across all countries in Africa where installations are required.
- Maintain updated price lists for the Engineering Department to facilitate detailed project costing.
- Develop project Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in collaboration with the Engineering Department and handover procurement lists to the Project Management Department.
- Review project budgets and provide signatory approval on behalf of the Engineering Department.
- Monitor and drive credit applications with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms.
- Collaborate with key company stakeholders to determine product and service needs, monitoring business trends and product availability to secure the best prices without compromising quality or delivery times.
- Foster relationships with suppliers, negotiating optimal prices for company goods and services.
- Research and identify potential new suppliers and products to meet company goals.
- Assess total costs of company purchases and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing products, including stock and inventory management.
- Ensure adherence to company ISO 9001 & 45001 Compliances across all branches in Africa.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
We are looking for candidates who possess:
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Superior organizational skills with good business instincts.
- Strong negotiation and financial analysis skills.
- Proficiency in logistics and strategic planning.
- Specialized industry knowledge in procurement.
- A minimum tertiary qualification of B.Com.
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