The job responsibilities include:
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure advantageous terms
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services
- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, assets, inventory, and the supply of goods
- Tracking university assets, inventory & equipments.
- Preparing procurement reports and using these reports to improve procurement processes
- Ensuring all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
- Managing the procurement team and providing guidance on all purchasing tasks and decisions
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
- Must have excellent organizational and prioritization skills to effectively manage the priorities of multiple team members.
- Excellent analytical and process/systems thinking skills; excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
