Job Description

PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Applications are invited from individuals with suitable applications and experience for the above mentioned position which has arisen.
The positions reports to the Director Corporate Services.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
A good first degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or equivalent
Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply(CIPS)Graduate Diploma or equivalent
Membership of a relevant professional body
A Masters Degree will be a distinct advantage
EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years experience at managerial level
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing the day-to-day operations of the procurement process
Setting work objectives, directing, supervising and reviewing staff and staff assignments
Providing high-level technical/adminstrative guidance on work requirements and methods.
Managing and reviewing documents for the procurement of all supplies, equipment and services for the Authority and ensuring compliance with th Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as applicable State Procurement Board regulations.
Establishing bid standards and preparing procurement documents to publicly solicit bids and contracts for the purchase and/or lease of materials and services.'Identifying suppliers that satisfy Authority's contracting and purchasing requirements.
Maintaining positive vendor relations
Managing the preparation of solicitation documents and offers
Conducting(or managing the process for) the evaluations of proposals,offers and bids in accordance with internal policy and external local, State Procurement Board regulations while selecting the best supplier in accordance with solicitation requirements
Maintaining complete record of Authority contracts for goods and services
Writing and reviewing action items going before the Board on solicitations,contracts awards and modifications.
Recommending policies and procedures as needed to ensure the success and compliance of all procurement related activities.
Co-ordinating routinely with other departments to assure effective and timely condition and team work in procuring goods and services
Conducting procurement research, providing guidance and direction by presenting available procurement options to the Authority's best advantage
Conducting evaluations of procurement staff for review and approval by the Director Corporate Services. Incoprporating best practices and market research into procurement practices to ensure the Authority obtains best value for money goods and services.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Sound IT literacy
Thorough knowledge of State Procurement Board regulations
Speed Action Results Focused
Organizational Awareness
Initiative
Interpersonal Understanding
Organizational Commitment
Conceptual Thinking

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