Senior Procurement Manager
Our client, as public sector organisation and an equal opportunity employer seeks to recruit passionate, dedicated, experienced and qualified individuals of Malawian origin to join its ranks in the Procurement Division
The Procurement Division provides a total supply management function that is customer focused, it institutes supply chain management strategies that incorporate a total systems view of the linkages in the chain that work together efficiently and create customer satisfaction at the point of delivery to its internal and external customers. It is the objective of the division that costs are kept low throughout the chain by driving out unnecessary expenses, minimising the procurement process time and focusing attention to value addition. It aims at increasing throughout efficiency and removing process and procedures bottlenecks. Its performance measurement focuses on total system efficiency and making the supply chain system responsive to customer requirements
Will report to the Director of Procurement
Will be responsible for coordinating all procurement activities and driving improved supplier service levels, minimising risk while improving business results
Provision of direction in all matters relating to acquisition of goods, works and services, Managing, Directing and coordinating all procurement activities within his/her remit in strict compliance with the Public Procurement Act, the Public Procurement regulations and the Desk Instructions, while adhering to current best practice in the procession, Assisting in the preparation of Combined Annual Procurement Plan (CAPP) through the assessment of needs, corporate of cost estimates, budgets and forecast for the Procurement Dept and reporting to the Procurement Director on trends, variances, challenges and risks, Setting and monitoring professional standards throughout the procurement cycle from Needs Assessment, Bid Solicitation, Evaluation, Awards, Contract Management, Record Keeping and Supplier Appraisal
Overseeing the preparation and review of Bidding Documents for procurement of goods, works and services, Overseeing the drafting of procurement contracts and ensuring proper contract administration, Provision of objective expert advice, whit n his/her remit, to the Internal Procurement Committee (IPC) on procurement policy and practice, also providing secretarial services to the IPC on procurement up to an agreed budget value and attending IPC Meetings as required, monitoring and improvement of staff performance within the Unit, Provide effective interface with ODPP and other govt bodies as required, Provide strong leadership for staff within the Unit to achieve organisational goals, Establish and maintain positive relations and communications with other Company’s divisions, contractors and govt, Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Procurement Director from time to time
Proactive self starter with excellent business/financial acumen, proficient working with cross-functional teams, including demonstrated motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change across all levels of the organisation, Excellent negotiations kills, Excellent leadership skills including clearly demonstrated global perspective and understanding of factors impacting businesses and their suppliers, Excellent supplier management skills including demonstrated ability to develop and manage business driven supplier management skills including demonstrated ability to develop and manage business driven supplier executive relationships, Able to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously, Strong attention to detail required as work prepared by this position is presented to executive management for use in decision making, Integrity – can be trusted to perform duties in a proper and honest manner, Possess solid IT skills, proven track record of management at a senior level
First Degree from a recognised University majoring in Procurement and Logistics Management, Engineering, business Administration, Finance, Economics or public Administration, Possession of Graduate Diploma of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and holding current membership of the same, Minimum of 5 yrs experience at senior management level in a similar position.
Interested and qualified applicants should send applications with detailed CV and names of 3 traceable refs by email only to Executive Placements, KPMG Advisory Services Limited, Blantyre, Malawi, email; mw-fmrecruitment@kpmg.com only shortlisted candidates will be contacted , Closing date for receiving applications is Friday 6th August
