Assistant Procurement Manager

As an Assistant Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for all procurement activities that include planning LCGPA annual procurement requirements, creating extensive and detailed requirements specifications for the required products/services, tendering with potential suppliers, evaluating competing bids and negotiating prices.

In this role, you will:

• Work to improve established procurement procedures and achieve procurement goals within the area of responsibility;
• Review purchase requisitions to ensure completeness of the procurement process;
• Approve Purchase orders as per the established authority matrix;
• Prequalify bidders, prepare tender documents, and tender evaluation to ensure that all bids are in the best interest and in compliance with government policies, procedures and processes;
• Manage the process of coordination with departments to determine current and future equipment, services and materials availability, needs, and requirements;
• Evaluate received quotations based on price, adherence to specifications, delivery, test results, past experience, and other pertinent factors;
• Manage the purchasing process, including preparation and issuance of purchase requisitions and purchase orders to ensure completeness of the purchasing process;
• Negotiate with suppliers and service providers to obtain the best offer available within the time constraints of the requirement;
• Research suppliers and vendors that meet the goals of the company;
• Collect and analyse data to ensure the company is making the best decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics or any relevant field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Procurement or in a similar role.
• Good understanding of procurement and purchasing procedures;
• Expertise in preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and selecting suppliers based on compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness;
• Familiarity with supplier contracts, including terms and conditions, and negotiating favourable terms.
• Effective communication skills for working closely with other departments;
• Budget Management and Strategic Planning;