Procurement & Contracts Manager

Job Summary The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, negotiating and guiding the process of contracts, logistics, procurement of materials to ensure cost-effective purchase of all materials and services whilst ensuring quality control and compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer.

• Manage the development of departmental objectives, policies and procedures pertaining to procurement.
• Create and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry.
• Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Manage the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage the Procurement function ensuring that all procurement activities are completed in a timely manner and that all contracts are drafted in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws.
• Oversee the enlisting and retention of suppliers that provide high quality products and services at competitive prices while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Lead negotiations with vendors/suppliers on project procurement contracts; remain up to date on the latest procurement practices and trends.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing, dealing with suppliers in the region, contracting, tendering, commodity, markets and price trends, logistics, vendor evaluation and selection; 5 years of which should be in managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field; preferably in Business Administration or IT.
• Chartered Procurement Manager is a plus.
• Project Management is a plus.