Procurement Executive

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement strategies for procurement that are cost effective, agile to suit market changes and with a quick turnaround time
• Ensuring to develop, build and foster a network of vendors/ suppliers
• Negotiating with vendors and suppliers to get favourable terms, timely supplies
• Execution and follow up of the PO placed to the point of shipment.
• Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
• Partner with Commercial and Operations to contribute to Bids and Tenders
• Contract management and conducting assessment of suppliers
• Sourcing from Africa locally, China and India. Primarily for yellow goods plant and machinery, project purchases and process plants
• Keep abreast of changing industry trends

Education & Experience

• Graduate / BBA / MBA in Material Management or Supply Chain 
• 8 - 12 years of experience in a similar role in Industrial and Manufacturing Goods 
• Has worked in procurement and supply chain management 
• Handled Multi geography

Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent Negotiation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.