Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the entire process in the planning of commodities procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, customs clearance, ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
Ensure effective lines of communication to ensure timely delivery of commodities using the most appropriate procurement procedures.
Responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
Ensure full compliance with the company procurement policies and procedures.
Establish and implement a monitoring system that ensures that the prices paid for commodities are in line with local market prices.
Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection, and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required
Ensure transparent and competitive procurements are conducted and properly documented as required.
Plan, organize and lead the bid solicitation process including drafting and issuing Tenders, developing bid evaluation criteria and guiding clients on processes involved; call for and oversee selection committees to review applications and select vendors.
Ensure the integrity of the competitive process, facilitates bidder debriefings where necessary, and exercises appropriate judgment and tact while ensuring to protect confidential information.
Prepare service delivery contracts, leases and purchase orders for all acquisition needs.
Maintain procurement files including all relevant documentation and vendor tracking system.
Maintain all the relevant information concerning the company’s suppliers.
Manage vendor contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure completeness of deliverables outlined in the contract this includes ensuring that all vendor complaints and concerns are addressed promptly
Performs any other Assignments imposed by Management.