The role will be responsible for ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement and delivery of goods and services, which are compliant with the company’s procurement policies and guidelines.
Reports to: Chief Accountant
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Establishes and implements, procedures, purchasing policies and best practices.
• Ensure significant cost savings for the organisation using the 80/20 rule.
• Manage procurement plans and timelines to ensure that supplies and services are available when needed for Organic Africa’s activities.
• Work with technical and administrative staff to develop specifications for goods and services, draft solicitations (RFPs and RFQs), identify potential suppliers, gather quotations, coordinate the supplier selection process, and develop and negotiate purchase orders and service agreements.
• Ensure procurement files are maintained in an orderly and up-to-date system, in line with Organic Africa organizational requirements.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Support fleet management and travel logistics for the company as needed.
• Complete other duties as necessary and assigned by the Chief Accountant.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
• A minimum qualification of Diploma in Purchasing Supply Management/Fleet Management/CIPS. Degree an added advantage. Or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant competency area, including business administration, procurement management, finance, etc.
• Minimum of two years’ professional experience conducting procurements.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office skills (MS Word, Excel).
• Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in the position, please send your updated CV to email.
