General Support the Category Team Leader and Procurement Manager in developing the annual procurement budget where needed. Assure required goods availability and negotiate terms of sales by formulating the company’s policies with suppliers. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Arrange for disposal of surplus materials. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. Maintain record of good orders and received. Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to the company policy. Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. Develop RFPs in order to locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies and interview them in order to secure the most cost-effective sources of products and services, if required to support the sales team. Short-list the list of vendors with the help of the HOD and forward it to for approval as per company DOA. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management policies, instructions, and procedures to ensure that the procurement function operates effectively. Acquisition and Deployment Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions of sale, and warranties of goods and products with key suppliers and vendors Negotiate contracts with vendors who meet the company’s requirements to secure the most favorable terms of business for the company Define purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with the HOD and the CEO Keep all contracts for the supply of goods and services under review to ensure that they are being carried out effectively and renegotiate terms where necessary Monitor vendor or contractor performance to ensure quality of service Maintain the central procurement budget to ensure the effective monitoring and control of all purchases Manage procurement team staffing, including supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation and disciplinary actions if necessary Liaise with Finance and Accounting department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the vendor Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies Operations Monitor vendor or contractor performance to ensure quality of service Maintain the central procurement budget to ensure the effective monitoring and control of all purchases Manage procurement team staffing, including supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation and disciplinary actions if necessary Liaise with Finance and Accounting department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the vendor Reporting Provide periodic reports on procurement and inventory to the HOD and superiors where necessary

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