Procurement Manager – Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) 344 views

The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) is hiring individuals with suitable qualifications, experience and competencies for the following position:

 

1. Procurement Manager

 

Key Accountabilities

• Establishes and implements, procedures, purchasing policies and best practices.
• Monitors ongoing compliance with purchasing procedures and policies.
• Ensure significant cost savings for the organisation.
• Directs procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered timeously and within the stipulated budgets.
• Superintends supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.
• Reviews purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance in line with organizational policy and standard operating procedures.
• Manages supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.
• Develops, negotiates and administers purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements.
• Manages risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases.
• Oversees the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
• Prepares monthly and quarterly procurement reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Master of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management an added advantage.
• I.P.S membership is a must.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar senior position.
• Proven experience in managing supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of the Public Entities procurement process and regulations.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Ability to connect the dots between different stakeholder needs and demands is key in delivering value.
• Ability to negotiate and influence procurement transactions.
• Organized and structured approach with the ability to multi-task.

Competences

• Planning & Organising, Decision Making, Business Awareness, Initiating Action, Gaining Commitment, Client Focus, and Adaptability

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Procurement

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Closing Date

July 16, 2022