Senior Procurement Officer

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Senior Purchasing Officer is responsible to lead and oversee purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate strategic agreements, and ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while supporting organizational objectives and procurement excellence.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Manage high-value and critical procurement activities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier selection processes.
• Identify opportunities for strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Negotiate contracts, framework agreements, and service level agreements.
• Establish and maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and improvement programs.
• Manage supplier risks and ensure continuity of supply.

Purchasing Operations

• Review and approve purchasing activities within assigned authority limits.
• Monitor procurement schedules and critical material requirements.
• Ensure procurement requirements are fulfilled efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Resolve complex procurement and supplier issues.

Budget & Cost Management

• Support annual budgeting and procurement planning.
• Monitor procurement expenditures and savings initiatives.
• Analyze spending patterns and recommend cost reduction measures.
• Ensure value-for-money procurement practices.

Team Leadership

• Guide and mentor Purchasing Officers and junior procurement staff.
• Review procurement documentation and purchase recommendations.
• Support employee development and performance management activities.
• Promote continuous improvement within procurement processes.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare procurement performance reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval matrices.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Authority

• Lead supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
• Recommend supplier award decisions and contract approvals.
• Review procurement recommendations submitted by junior staff.
• Approve purchases within delegated authority limits.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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