Manager, Procurement

This role will manage the procurement function by directing the planning, implementation, and execution of activities relating to procurement and contract management in compliance with the Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Property Act.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensures strong relationships with business stakeholders and be aligned with agreed upon department and business goals. 

• Development and implementation of procurement strategies and plans. 

• Function within the ambit of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act of 2015; liable Officer for any contravention. 

• Development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures. 

•  Oversee a team of procurement specialists including schedule and workload management. 

• Schedule and manage the procurement team to ensure on-time delivery of RFP packages and Final Bid / Evaluation Analysis. 

• Facilitate development of scopes of work/services based off technical packages and consultation with Clients, key personnel and relevant stakeholders. 

• Provide guidance to other departments in setting a procurement strategy for departmental projects. 

• Oversee the development of bid packages for engineering, construction services, consultant services and any other goods and services for the company. 

• Provide oversight of the bid process including participating in scope review meetings with contractors, suppliers and consultants to provide scope clarification, and review vendor bids. 

• Complete final bid negotiations, develop commercial bid tabulations, and write Recommendations for Award, for the Procurement and Disposal Advisory Committee (PDAC) approval. 

• Develop and manage key supplier relationships. 

• Develop and maintain monthly reports. 

• Help to deliver program level savings by recognizing synergies across multiple activities. 

• Coordinate and communicate with other departments. 

• Aware of industry trends and best practices and apply these whenever appropriate. 

• Achieve annual savings target in line as set by the organisation. 

• Perform any other related duties as necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum Requirements: 

• B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Law, Procurement, Finance, Business Administration or Commerce Supply Chain Management, or Logistics. 

• A Master’s Degree preferred, not required, in Business Management, or Supply Chain Management. 

• Procurement related certifications, such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certificate in Procurement and Supply (CIPS). 

• Advanced computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and ERP applications. 

• Knowledge of Central Tenders Board Act and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act. 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public sector procurement. 

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience including broad expertise in the management of public procurement in the public or private sector; with a minimum of five (5) years leading a procurement team / department.

Special Skills, Abilities and Knowledge: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving highly complex issues, both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. 

• Excellent negotiating and contract management skills. 

• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software. 

• Experience in collating and analyzing data and an aptitude for decision-making. 

• Strong leadership capabilities. 

• Strong supply chain market awareness. 

• Ability to build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 

• Standards set in relation to the Company’s business plan, strategic objectives and budgets. 

• NIPDEC’s policies and procedures. 

• Established professional standards, industry best practice and statutory requirements.