Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Procurement Manager

As a Procurement Manager you will help to shape our procurement strategy, look for process improvements, and manage Watu’s supply of products and services. A successful Procurement Manager is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market, and the customers we serve.

Key Responsibilities: •
Devise and use fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies •
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships •
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms •
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services •
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries •
Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement •
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness •
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company •
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients •
Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies •
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements •
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: •
Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, or Head of Procurement •
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market •
Talent in negotiations and networking •
Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software •
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers •
Experience in collecting and analyzing data •
Strong leadership capabilities •
BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration



Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure

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