Procurement Manager at Catholic Diocese of Lodwar

Job Description

• To head the Procurement department.
• To Evaluate and enhance our operations in spend while also researching developments in spend
• Define policies and create scalable purchasing processes.
• Develop and manage relationships with vendors to consistently deliver value and meet customer’s requirements.
• Collaborate with business owners, finance and legal team to review contracts for goods and services to ensure optimal pricing and business terms and consistency with approved Purchase Orders.
• Review purchase requests for completeness, appropriate support, approvals, and business coding, reviewing terms of associated contracts and partnering with legal and finance.
• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks.
• Provide guidance and training for the team.
• Travel Expectation: As required for business needs.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or any other related field.
• Strong track record of having implementing, enhancing and supporting procurement processes, preferably for a fast-growing organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Good interpersonal skills ,able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
• Critical thinker with attention to detail who can seek innovative solutions to complex business issues.
• Strong multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills a must
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Excellent leadership, management and team building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple priorities.