As part of the Senior Management team, the Head of Procurement will be reporting to the Finance Director and play a pivotal part in the management of the procurement, resourcing and related functions to ensure that all of these are of high international standard and in line with the Group’s stringent guidelines.
This will include the management and coordination of all material control functions to ensure the effective purchasing, receiving, storage, retrieval, delivery and accountability systems to support the company’s objectives.
This challenging role requires dedication and a high level of integrity in dealing with a broad range of stakeholders that include the internal customers, local and overseas suppliers, service providers as well as other governmental bodies.
Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Head of Procurement include:
- Establishing policy, organizational structure, staff and procedures to ensure an effective procurement offering to the company
- Implementing and maintaining accountability systems that will support purchasing, receiving, storage, retrieval, delivery for all materials used by all divisions
- Maintaining an interface with vendors and service representatives to ensure that all requirements meet established standards and that applicable guidelines, policies and procedures are understood and followed throughout the procurement process
- Surveying the market for latest trends in price, availability, delivery and quality to ensure quality control and profitability
- Managing and coordinating schedules, task assignments, and the allocation of all resources to ensure compliance with departmental commitments
- Managing the service for storage, delivery and installation of furniture and office equipment.
- Determining fiscal requirements of departments and prepare budgetary recommendations, monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds
- Preparing and coordinating the preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Planning and conducting meetings with all reporting staff to ensure compliance with established practices
- Implementing new policies and procedures and keeping employees abreast of current changes and standards
- Preparing reporting information in line with the requirements of the Group’s accounting standards and practice
- Effective management of urgent and crisis situations where normal procurement policy and procedures might not be feasible
- Contributing to the overall strategy and effectiveness of the company and Finance Division in the company
Qualifications
- A relevant Bachelors degree is essential and a MBA will be an advantage.
- A Professional qualification in Purchasing and Supplies Management or a relevant Accounting Qualification will be an advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in in a large and busy commercial procurement environment , which includes purchasing; inventory accounting; inventory storage systems; awareness of products; vendors; markets.
- Proven experience in the management of substantial purchasing and capital expenditure budgets
- Ability to understand and apply Procurement Best Practice and develop a strategic resourcing philosophy.
- Well developed IT skills and experience with large database systems
- High level of team leadership and the ability to make independent strategic decisions
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships with all stakeholders, in particular vendors
- High professional ethics and integrity.
- Expert negotiation skills, persuasiveness and the ability to influence people positively
- Systematic, organized and focused on customer satisfaction
- Enthusiasm and success oriented
- Ability to accept accountability
- Analytical skills and ability to identify areas of development to recommend and implement systems, policies & procedures to ensure optimization of the procurement function
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and approach challenges with all stakeholders in mind
- Ability to manage pressure effectively and deal with disappointments in a constructive way.
Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a stringent vetting exercise that includes integrity testing.
Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director, to reach us on or before Friday, 11th June 2010, by email to:
career.move@ke.g4s.com
G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing is highly discouraged
