Procurement Manager

PRI is recruiting a Procurement Manager, to be based in Cabo Delgado, Sofala, Maputo, Nampula, Tete and Inhambane, Mozambique.

Duties

• Organize, direct and implement a comprehensive purchasing policy
• Responsible for all purchase activities for the Technical, Operations and IT departments
• Ensure that proper inventory check has been followed by Stores
• Consult and assist departments in determining needs and developing specifications for goods or services
• Prepare bid specifications for goods and services, evaluate bids, and make recommendations for award of bids and contracts
• Prepare Purchase Order in the system and send copy to supplier and user department
• Maintain records of items purchased or transferred between departments
• Evaluate purchasing transactions and procedures; implement modifications to increase cost-effectiveness of the purchasing program
• Act as a primary liaison with local and overseas vendors on issues and questions concerning purchasing
• Take appropriate action against vendors supplying poor quality products
• Co-ordinate with Accounts Payable for payment of supplier on time
• Oversee the disposal of surplus stock by coordinating public auctions
• Plan and obtain approval of budget for the purchasing section
• Keen on selection of best quotation on basis of price, quantity availability and quality

Requisites

• Have a degree in Procurement, Logistics, Material control, Management Accounting or Business Administration
• Have a mandatory 5 to 7 experience in Purchase department, preferably in a multi national organization or port
• Experience in managerial role (2 to 3 years)
• Excellent computer operating skills
• Good decision making and analytical capabilities
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Comply with good standard practices
• Goal and achievement oriented
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted