Our client seeks an Assistant Procurement Manager who will assist in managing, directing and coordinating all the activities of procurement categories assigned, ensuring that all products are reliably sourced and purchased in an accurate, timely and cost-effective manner and in accordance with the agreed specification.

Client Details

Our client is an internationally renowned and respected quality service provider of integrated facilities management, construction and engineering and supply logistics service solutions. We support project operators, contractors and humanitarian organisations in their operations everywhere, every day.

Description

* Understand the specifications and product standards to identify potential suppliers
* Locate and review vendors of materials, equipment, and supplies in order to determine product availability competitive terms and conditions, best value, high quality, and delivery schedules
* Provide specifications to the suppliers and evaluate the suppliers based on the compliance list
* Negotiate agreement with suppliers regarding prices, terms, and conditions in order to secure competitive optimal deals
* Work with QHSE Department to review product specifications from finalised suppliers to ensure it matches the business requirements
* Liaise with the Legal Department in order to develop and implement purchasing contracts
* Liaise with Finance Team to ensure timely processing of supplier payments
* Review current expenditure in order to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost control within departments and project budgets
* Ensure that the material and vendor master data is accurate within the relevant systems
* Prepare purchase orders and send approved purchase orders in a timely manner to the supplier
* Review approved purchase requests and technical specifications and subsequently prepare an RFQ to send to approved suppliers in order to obtain competitive quotes
* Evaluate quotations received and take into consideration pricing, quality, delivery period and terms & conditions in order to select the most competitive supplier
* Provide input during the bidding process on general procurement as and when requested in order to ensure accurate information is given
* Procure ad-hoc items by agreeing business requirements and obtaining a minimum of 3 quotes from the suppliers, recommend the best solution to the business

Job Offer

* Are you a Senior Buyer or Procurement Professional looking for the next step or challenge in your career? If so, this opportunity would be great for you!