Procurement Manager at SportPesa

Job Description

Pevans East Africa Limited is looking for a Procurement Manager. The Manager will be in charge of the smooth implementation of the whole procurement process of goods and services ensuring best value for money for the company, oversee the whole supply chain from internal purchase requisition to final payment to suppliers, negotiate contracts, oversee internal logistics and shipping of goods, manage supplier relationship among other key responsibilities.

• Ensure the implementation of the set company’s procurement policy and procedure and recommend any policy improvements to senior management.
• Oversee the efficient implementation of operations in the procurement department (local and international purchases) supervising, supporting and providing advice to the Procurement team.
• Receive and verify all internal requisitions, seek quotations and conduct a comparative analysis of vendor/supplier prices and delivery/payment terms (directly and through Procurement team).
• Promote an ethos of value for money across the company.
• Provide leadership, guidance, oversight and training on the Procurement and Inventory component of the company’s ERP software.
• Build long term and strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
• Oversee correct handling/ out handling, storage and inventory procedures.
• Ensures correct and timely payment for services
• Be responsible to maintain and update a data base of prequalified suppliers
• Work closely with the logistical team to successfully manage local and international transport/shipping of goods.
• Ensure a smooth relationship with various departments (Marketing, IT, HR, Admin, Security, Legal etc) and provide any support in terms on cost estimates for budget purposes as required.
• Work closely with various Departments to determine their procurement needs as required.
• In liaison with the legal department, prepare procurement contracts and put in place plans to monitor, review and report contract performance.
• Comply with applicable rules, standards and legislations and constantly update knowledge on the same.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Economics or related studies.
• Post graduate qualification in supplies and purchase management
• Member of KISM is a bonus
• At least 8 years working experience in management and a similar role with demonstrated excellent performance
• Knowledge of local laws governing procurement
• Customer focused.
• Computer literate with ERP knowledge
• Supervisory experience
• Personal Attributes
• Highly flexible
• Team player
• Honesty and Integrity
• Accuracy and attention to details
• High level of courtesy, listening and communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong analytical skills