Procurement Manager

Role Summary: The Procurement Manager develops and implements innovative procurement strategies to ensure the cost-effective and timely acquisition of supplies, goods and services that meet company needs. The incumbent is also expected to develop and implement cost-cutting strategies to allow the organization to optimize its investments. Main Duties • Manage all procurement activities of our company and negotiate terms and conditions to ensure that the highest quality products are purchased at the best possible prices • Research and source profitable/premium suppliers, initiate and maintain profitable partnerships with them • Manage the RFP and bid process; solicit bids and quotes, prepare bid summaries, determine the best possible price for the desired items; and place orders for all equipment, material, and supplies according to standards/specifications set by department head • Build and develop good relationships with key suppliers to ensure best value for money and customer satisfaction with services provided • Ensure that a contract register is maintained • Review purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts and ensure the filing and maintenance of all requisitions and purchase orders • Approve vendor bills for payment and forward to the accounting department • Manage all letters of credit (L/C) with vendors and follow-up with the accounting department to ensure proper delivery of documents • Work closely with divisions heads and shared services to ensure that all necessary products, equipment, supplies and materials are received • Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective/preventative action • Work with the Ministry of Oil and IRI to secure certifications for tanks • Ensure daily coordination between the procurement department and other departments by collecting invoices and expenses reports. • Keep abreast of changing industry trends: develop and implement policies and procedures to increase efficiency and boost the value proposition of the procurement department • Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs • Prepare a variety of routine and special reports as required • Set procurement savings targets each year in conjunction with GL executive committee and monitor delivery against targets • Support, challenge and coach team members to achieve organizational, departmental and individual goals while facilitating the development of their skills and expertise Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field is required, master’s would be a plus • 10+ years’ experience in the same field Technical knowledge, skills & abilities required: • MS Office • Oracle JD Edwards Soft skills required • Strategic planning and analytical skills • Excellent interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills • Knowledge and experience of contract management including supply chain management and contract requirements • Results-oriented and able to work under pressure