Procurement & Storage Manager

A. Strategic Procurement and Cost Control

• Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors for equipment, consumables, spare parts, and general supplies.
  
• Cost Efficiency: Lead efforts to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality standards. Manage tendering and quotation processes for high-value purchases.
  
• Purchase Management: Oversee the entire purchase cycle, from requisitioning and issuing purchase orders to verifying invoices and coordinating with the finance department for timely payment.

B. Inventory and Storage Management

• Warehouse Operations: Manage the central storage facility. Implement efficient layout, stocking, and material handling procedures to ensure safety and prevent asset damage or loss.
  
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records using digital systems. Conduct regular physical counts and audits to reconcile system records and identify discrepancies.
  
• Supply Chain to Sites: Manage the requisition process for operational sites. Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of necessary resources (e.g., safety gear, cleaning materials, small equipment) to prevent disruption of service delivery.
  
• Asset Tracking: Maintain a register for all company assets (e.g., vehicles, equipment, digital tools) and track their location and condition across all operating locations.

C. Compliance and Reporting

• Policy Enforcement: Develop and enforce robust internal procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and company guidelines.
  
• Documentation: Ensure all procurement and inventory documentation (quotes, contracts, delivery notes) is complete, accurate, and properly filed for audit purposes.
  
• Reporting: Generate monthly reports on procurement spending, inventory turnover rates, stock levels, and cost savings achieved.
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3. Qualifications and Experience Required

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Inventory Control, preferably in a logistics-heavy or service industry environment.
  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related field.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in inventory management software (IMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Excel for tracking costs and stock.
  
• Negotiation: Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms and build strong, professional relationships with vendors.

Desirable

• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).
  
• Experience managing diverse assets and consumables in a multi-site operational environment.