Unit Head, Procurement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives
• Manage the sourcing of potential suppliers (including, vendor pre-qualification, RFQ and tender) and negotiate contracts to ensure the best possible terms and pricing
• Managing purchase requisitions from requestors and issue purchase orders
• Ensuring expenditure is within budget
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures and manage risks associated with procurement activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Prepare reports and provide regular updates on procurement activity to senior management

REQUIREMENTS (Qualification/Experience/Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Other skills required:

• Analytical & problem solving skill
• Planning & organizing skill
• Communication & negotiation skill
• Reporting & writing skill
• EXCEL Spreadsheet & coding