Procurement Manager - KVM

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement of goods and services to ensure the procurement department supports the implementation of the KVM business strategy, as well as compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies/Policies to ensure the responsiveness of the department operations in the implementation of the KVM business goals.
• Initiate and manage relationship with key stakeholders for enhanced ease in procurement
• Monitor the implementation of PACI and ISO 9001:2015 recommendations to ensure compliance in procurement processes.
• Prepare periodical reports on the procurement function to report on progress and challenges experienced.
• Co0rdinate the procurement plans to ensure timely preparation and implementation.

Operational Responsibilities

• Coordinate the management of supplier contracts and Service level agreements to ensure KVM is protected from risks.
• Implement regular reviews of sourcing options to identify sources that deliver value for money for KVM
• Coordinate support to user departments to ensure user departments are assisted in the development of accurate and timely resource projections
• Conduct market research to advise in the annual procurement planning process, and implement a market intelligence program that advises on commodity prices and supply benchmarks
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of a supplier master file, and lead the determination of an optimal number of active suppliers to enhance the responsiveness of the department to user needs
• Supervise the implementation of periodic validation exercises of procurement plans and buying schedules with user departments to ensure plans and schedules are accurate and current in support of business operations
• Enforce the use of systems and eliminate all other off – system processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement process
• Consolidate the KVM annual procurement forecast and budget through the consideration of the input received from the various functions in KVM, to ensure adequate and timely allocation of resources required for the implementation of the procurement plan
• Ensure that staff in the function are trained and developed in line with both individual and organizational growth goals, to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Provide support to the development of new processes, procedures and solutions for procurement department
• Develop and manage supplier relationships for the function to deliver breakthrough performance in cost quality and service

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field
• CPSP-K or CPA-K
• CIPS UK qualification – MCIPS
• KISM member and a licensed practitioner