Procurement Head

Job Description : PROCUREMENT HEAD KENYA Purchases goods or services for their employer to use or sell. Ensures employer obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitably. Job Description Devise and use productive sourcing strategies. Discover beneficial suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships. Negotiate with local & overseas vendors to secure advantageous terms. Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services. Preparing purchase list in coordination with the QS for each project. Checking the BOQ to ensure it is in line with the purchase list. Controlling & tracking the purchases list against the approved BOQ & budget. Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries. Checking & following the existing supplier/purchase contracts as well as updating where necessary. 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 spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. Handle logistics of all procurement with respect to custom duties, import charges, logistic clearances and other relevant fees and prepare budgets for the same. Prepare any cost analysis, comparison sheets and other relevant data of all materials required in the projects. Liaison with the banks to ensure prompt processing of letter of credit. Coordinating with site engineers and site store keepers on deliveries. Expertise using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel Added advantage using Highrise ERP. Adequate knowledge of construction in general & materials in particular. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and high attention to detail. Basic understanding of accounting functions, including accounts payable and inventory Required Candidate profile Education :- Education MBA supply chain, Civil Engineering diploma or degree

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