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Our client is a global and diversified organization, offering end-to-end solutions across business segments, namely Education, Agriculture, Trading, Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), Energy, and Mining. Seeking Head of Procurement to join them.

Job Duties & Responsibilities in Details:

1. Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate, and implement long-term goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

2. Develop, communicate, and administer procurement team performance and development plans.

3. Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation, and alignment by all departments.

4. Manage current procurement policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, and procedures and develop, communicate, and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed.

5. Negotiates payment terms, negotiates and finalizes incoterms and supplier contracts.

6. Process purchase orders; develops bids and proposals; and reconcile any invoice discrepancies.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

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Having a diverse industry experience (preferably from EPC background) and experience in the procurement of goods and services for the company\xe2\x80\x99s projects across the Africa Region.

Should have exhaustive experience in dealing with vendors across

geographies. Preference to profiles with experience in procuring educational equipment and machinery.

Experience in executing procurement for medium to large-scale govt funded projects ~20-70 Mn USD

Experience in identifying, profiling, and recruiting sourcing agents and aggregators.

Ensures the company obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely

fashion. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitably.

Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs for the projects.

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 r company.

Identifies and researches potential new suppliers and vendors globally.

Research new products and services to meet the company\'s goals.

Desired Qualifications/ Skills:

\xc3\x98 15-25 Years of experience in international procurement.

\xc3\x98 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business, Logistics, or a related field

\xc3\x98 International travel will be part of the profile.

\xc3\x98 Must have sound knowledge of International Procurement terms, norms, and regulations.

\xc3\x98 A results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance

\xc3\x98 Experience with sourcing and procurement and building a vendor program.

\xc3\x98 Strong negotiation and communication skills.

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