Buyer
To contribute to the definition and the implementation of strategy and resources to optimize Procurement operations.
The main duties include but are not limited to:
- Ensure the adherence to the procurement policy by all relevant Departments
- Negotiate better deals with suppliers and ensure that all requests conform to specificity and delivery done on time (supplier relationship)
- Ensure that anything procured falls within the budget in case of waiver to some requests, communication be done through the sourcing committee
- Establish and maintain an approved vendor list together with the Management representatives.
- Handle the Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes as per the Procurement procedure.
- Sourcing of products and service.
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments
- Monitor and advise on any issues which may present risk or opportunity to the organisation.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvements.
- Ensure that goods and services purchased are at the best prices and conditions.
- Ensure that goods and services purchased are as per Purchase Requisitions.
- Make sure that all Purchase Orders are processed timeously within the Company ERP System
- Ensure that all orders are approved by authorised signatories before processing following the Delegation of Authority limit.
- Email the POs to the selected supplier copying the person who requested the order.
- Communicate any delay or potential delay on orders to the relevant stakeholders.
- File all documents/communication related to the Purchase orders.
- Distribute documentation/information to the relevant departments.
- Meet the savings plan and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the
- Ensure that the Group Contracts Management procedure is followed.
- Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers.
- Operate with the highest standards of integrity.
- Follow all the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Perform any other duties required by your designated manager
Skills:
- Procurement Expertise
- Compliance Management
- Process Improvement
- Tender Management
- Planning and Organisation
- Reporting and Analysis
- Communication and Decision making
- Stakeholder management
- Ethical conduct
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistic, Supply Chain Management. CIPS LEVEL 6, Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain (MCIPS) advantageous
- 3-5 years minimum and experience in Telco would be an additional advantage
- Experience sourcing engineering, manufacturing or technical goods and services
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements can submit their applications, updated CV and certified copies of their academic certificates to: jobsbw.obw@orange.com
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