About this job

As Procurement Manager, you will have to purchase goods or services for D-Orbit to use or sell; your duties will entail ensuring that D-Orbit obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion. You will also play an integral role in ensuring the company will stick to budgets and operates profitably.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs;
• Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times;
• Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company;
• Identifies and researches potential new suppliers;
• Researches new products and services to meet the company’s goals;
• Assesses the total costs of company purchases;
• Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels;
• Oversees a team of purchasing agents;
• Reports to the Head of Procurement.

Profile

• People Person;
• Good at Networking;
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills;
• Data Analysis;
• Superior Organizational Skills;
• Good Business Instincts;
• Mathematics Skills;
• Good Negotiator;
• Financial Analysis Skills;
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures;
• Logistics Skills;
• Preferred knowledge of Supply Management Software (Database Management, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Point of Sale, Procurement, Project Management, and Enterprise Resource Planning, and General Office Programs);
• Preferred specialized Industry Knowledge;
• Experience as a Procurement Clerk or Junior Buyer;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Applied Science, or a Related Field;
• Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.