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to Develop 21st Century Youth?
Nova Academies is a pan-African school network that prepares the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills.
Nova Academies is a pan-African school network that prepares the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills.
We look for passionate and creative individuals who are eager to bring in their diverse perspectives and experiences to develop innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Position: Procurement Consultant
As the
Nova Procurement Consultant you will play a critical role in overseeing all
bulk procurement activities at the institution while maintaining international
standards and best practices.
Function: Network
You will perform the above mentioned responsibilities for both our Ondiri and Tatu City campuses.
You will perform the above mentioned responsibilities for both our Ondiri and Tatu City campuses.
This
is for an initial 6 months pending extension based on the Organization's’ needs
Report To: Director of Operations
The Nova Way
Report To: Director of Operations
The Nova Way
Our
team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:
- We
model the growth mindset we want our students to embody; you are
challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other
point in your life.
- We
pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce
great work quickly.
- We
are radically open: We share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities to
help us grow.
- We
bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because
joy fuels the hardest work and learning.
How
will your consultancy at Nova look like?
- Develop
a Procurement Plan and corresponding procurement and purchasing strategies
in line with the goals and objectives of the institution.
- Establish
procurement processes and systems
- Develop
the procurement manual to be implemented across the organization
- Identify
the procurement needs of the organization by department and develop a
procurement plan to ensure that good/services are bought:
1.
At the right price
2.
Of the right quality and standards with specifications that meet
user needs
3.
From the right suppliers
4.
In the right quantity, and
5.
Delivered at the right time
- Oversee
the entire procurement process across, ensuring that all the relevant
documentation is submitted to the Finance Department for review and
payment
- Oversee
the preparation of purchase orders and requisition requests and
ensure are compliant with Nova policies and procedures
- Develop
contract templates for use with the various vendors
- Develop
a dispute resolution policy for Nova and ensure that any grievances
pertaining to vendor contracts are addressed during your consultancy
- Develop
a robust supplier database will all the necessary corresponding
documentation e.g. copies of operational licenses, PIN, VAT certificates
etc and effectively and efficiently manage the database.
- Developing
training manuals to be used for induction/orientation in order to enhance
strong adherence to policy within Nova to ensure smooth coordination of
the institution’s operations.
- Preparing
weekly reports for discussion with the Director of Operations
- Attend
weekly meetings with the Director of Operations to enhance coordination.
Who
are you?
- Professional:
You must have previous exposure to assignments of this nature that have
exposed you to the end to end development of a Procurement Department,
Systems and Processes
- Honesty/Integrity:
You have a previous record of integrity and can be trusted with all the
purchasing needs of the institution.
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement from an accredited university.
- Between
5 to 7 years experience
- Energetic
and passionate about procurement, creative and innovative in cost-cutting
measures that deliver the prescribed quality and standards
- A
top performer with a strong academic background
- Adept
at using the most recent procurement systems
- Previous
experience on managing large-size projects is an added advantage.
- Previous
experience with international procurement
Then CLICK HERE to apply online
If you are a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately