Senior Manager - Procurement

Job
Overview:

We are
looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead our procurement operations. This role involves overseeing the
end -to -end procurement process, managing tenders, and ensuring the acquisition
of goods and services aligns with the company’s strategic objectives. The ideal
candidate will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, foster strong
supplier relationships, and manage all aspects of the tendering process to
deliver optimal value while maintaining compliance and transparency.

Key
Responsibilities:

·        Tender
Management: Oversee
the entire tendering process, including preparing and issuing tender documents,
conducting pre -tender briefings, evaluating bids, negotiating contract terms,
and awarding contracts.

·        Procurement
Strategy: Develop and
implement cost -effective procurement strategies that align with business
objectives and operational requirements.

·        Supplier
Management: Build and
maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and
establish long -term strategic partnerships.

·        Team
Leadership: Lead,
mentor, and manage the procurement team, ensuring their professional growth and
alignment with company goals.

·        Market
Research & Analysis: Stay updated on market trends, industry standards, and supply chain
developments to optimize procurement decisions and identify cost -saving
opportunities.

·        Stakeholder
Collaboration: Work
closely with finance, legal, and operations teams to streamline procurement
processes and ensure cross -functional alignment.

·        Compliance
& Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, company
policies, and industry best practices while mitigating potential risks.

·        Performance
Reporting: Provide
senior management with regular reports on procurement activities, tender
outcomes, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

·        Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain
Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is an
advantage).

·        Experience: At least 10 years of
procurement or supply chain management experience, with a minimum of 5 years
in a leadership role.

·        Tender
Expertise: Proven
experience managing the full tendering lifecycle, including bid preparation,
evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.

·        Procurement
Knowledge: Strong
understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, contract
negotiation, and supplier management.

·        Leadership
& Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability
to motivate and develop teams.

·        Negotiation
Skills: Strong
negotiation abilities to drive value and maintain effective supplier
partnerships.