Procurement Manager

• Develop an efficiently run procurement and stores department


• Identify preferred suppliers and develop genuine partnership looking at cost, quality, and delivery


• Ensure all the depots and outstations report material status on a regular/as required basis


• Review and amend procedures and controls as required


• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness


• Ensure effective key performance indicators are in place and regularly reviewed


• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power


• Set control and maintain minimum strategic stock levels


• Monitor and manage day to day activities in the procurement department ensuring all materials are available as required

Requirements
 

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, or equivalent in Project Management or Purchasing


• A varied and successful procurement background preferably in the rolling stock industry gained over the last 10 years


• Proven track record of delivering procurement projects on time and to budget.


• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management


• Ability to communicate strategies and concepts clearly to persuade and influence stakeholders


• Good level of competency in Microsoft tools

Interested candidates are requested to email their latest resume indicating current and expected salaries to:hr@hartasuma.com