Procurement Manager at Watu Credit Limited

Role Description

• Lead and manage company-wide implementation, deployment and compliance with the procurement policy and processes. 
• Lead efforts to implement sourcing strategies and enforce compliance at the regional level.
• Manage RFI/RFP, document recommendations and communicate results to vendors.
• Contribute to sourcing activities, procurement projects, vendor management and agreement management.
• Negotiate, implement, and review contractual arrangements with suppliers to deliver the company’s cost savings targets.
• Contribute to maintaining internal control standards and implementation of all audit recommendations.
• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Perform Quarterly Business Reviews and Audits whenever applicable.
• Preparing monthly procurement reports.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and service.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Managing the procure-to-pay process, including requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and paying for goods and services.
• Monitoring supplier performance for optimal business operations performance.
• Tracking key metrics and KPIs to reduce costs.
• Analyzing procurement data, conducting spend analysis, and preparing reports.
• Optimizing workflows and automation processes to save time and money. 
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and laws. 
• Leading the procurement department, including a team of procurement assistants and other team members.
• Any other duty assigned to you by management

Minimum Requirements

• Required: 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferable in an FMCG.
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or a similar field.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of procurement processes and procedures with a strong bias for project management.
• Experience with the Purchase to Pay process, and ERP systems.
• High levels of integrity.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment. 
• Team player, open-mindedness, willingness to learn new things, hands-on attitude.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.