o Leads the procurement function and oversees all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation for local & foreign procurement related to goods and services.
o Ensure the team are working in accordance to the business procurement policies.
o Provide subject matter expertise on the procurement process for the team and vendors for relevant categories of spend.
o Work with the team in line with professional guidance to develop, implement and support improvements the procurement services.
o Promote and develop the interaction with technical & financial teams by demonstrating approval process and accountability to improve the centralization of the procurement function.
o Provide Leadership to the procurement team by providing support and ensuring adequate resourcing is available to cover the needed activities and deliverables.
o Ensure the procurement process is conducted in conformity with the business procurement Policies.
o Look to enhance and evolve the process to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the way the business procures its goods and services.
o To work with procurement team in order to develop and maintain appropriate systems of internal control to enable the purchasing function to operate effectively, efficiently and ethically.
o Create and maintain an approved enterprise wide vendor database and tracking system.
o Create improvement plans for vendors, analyze problem areas and help resolve disputes.
o To assist in the management of supplier contracts ensuring that regular supplier reviews and monitoring take place.
o To develop and maintain relationships both internally with all staff and externally with suppliers/vendors to ensure the smooth operation of the procurement function.
o Monitors business trends and product availability to update processes to continue the best practice and cost for goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.

o Develops and implements efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures shortening the quotation, RFQ and decision making and evaluation time.
o Leads development and execution of a performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback.
o Responsible to source, negotiate and purchase materials from both local and foreign vendors.
o Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the project.
o Advise internal and external on issues regarding purchasing Terms & Conditions.
o In charge of daily operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing and following up on Purchase Orders delivery.
o Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors.
o Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectation.
o Responsible for implementing internal procurement strategies to cater to high delivery and short lead time requirements.
o Ensures the proper management of procurement department operations in the absence of the Head of department:
o Carries out all necessary procurement activities.
o Submits final invoices to the Finance and Accounts Department.