Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of the team ensuring high performance and productivity.
• Day to day operations with an emphasis on quick response times to the centers and head office. This is order to limit any potential impact as a result of supply issues on organization operations.
• Contract tendering, negotiation, implementation. and management.
• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
• Analyze industry, demand trends, and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Identify cost saving opportunities that will enhance the value for money of the organization.
• Data analysis and reporting including monitoring mechanisms that identify savings achieved by category and supplier.
• Develop and build relationships with existing suppliers and create relationships with new suppliers.
• Communicate to suppliers the needs and expectations of the company and support the organization in monitoring supplier performance in line with KPI`s, contractual obligations, and service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance of established purchasing policies and procedures. Conduct ongoing reviews of same and implement continuous improvements where required.
• Supplier reviews and audits.
• Develop a suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management including the ongoing creation and management of preferred suppliers. Highlight key contracted information.
• Effectively engage with hotel operations and finance to ensure processes and controls are understood and best practices adhered to. Implement training programmers where necessary.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure a smooth workflow within the procure to pay process and lead process and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Consult / work with other senior managers on specific initiatives as required and undertake any other duties as requested by the senior management.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum 4-6 years` management experience in a centralized procurement environment.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred.

• Note:

  We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls.

  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply.

  This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis