Team Lead- Procurement

Job Description

The Group wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified & experienced individuals to fill in the Team Lead- Procurement role that has arisen in our organisation.

The Role

• To manage the Central Stores, procurement and distribution of approved fixed and movable goods, office supplies and sundries, ensuring their storage & distribution at optimal levels across the country in order to meet business needs.
• Develops the annual operating plan for the Central Stores, Procurement and Distribution;
• Updates Standard Operating Procedures for the Central Stores and submits to the GM – Procurement & Facilities for approval;
• Controls office consumables and non-medical goods procurement expenses by monitoring all financial movements and utilisation of resources;
• Develops and updates procurement budget consolidating inputs, requirements and allied products from Departments and submits to the GM – Procurement & Facilities;
• Explores new alternative sources of supply locally and internationally to increase the supplier base and recommends for inclusion in the preferred Suppliers list;
• Participates in the selection and contracting of suppliers in conjunction with the Procurement Committee;
• Reviews and recommends suitable companies or contractors, service providers to procure services, equipment, vehicles, and allied products and submits to the GM – Procurement & Facilities;
• Conducts supplier performance evaluation to ensure maximum supplier optimisation;
• Coordinates procurement of products and services in line with the Delegation of Authority and Tender Guidelines;
• Reviews stock and inventory levels, prepares monthly reports and decides to order goods in line with utilisation and reorder levels;
• Negotiates prices with suppliers and procures at competitive market prices.

The Person

• Degree in Purchasing and Supply or the equivalent
• 4-6 years solid experience in similar role
• Desirably a professional qualification/ Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• Negotiation skills, sound business acumen, resourceful and results driven.

If you are interested and you meet the stipulated requirements, please submit your letter of motivation and CV to this email [email protected] no later than Wednesday the 18th of January 2023. Clearly highlight the position applied for in the email subject.