Procurement Manager

Job Description : PROCUREMENT MANAGER KENYA 10-15 years experience Manufacturing Industry is looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team based in Kenya. Salary: Negotiable Responsibilities: Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of the main priorities when carrying out this role. Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective. Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors. Ongoing due diligence on new and current suppliers to prevent any conflict of interest. Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms. Obtain best value for the expenditure of company funds. Providing for ethical and fair treatment of the buyer and seller. Ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability in procurement operations. Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility. Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers. Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services. Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements. Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods. Key Skills: Management and leadership skills. Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration. Proven experience managing supply chain operations.

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