Job Title: Procurement
Manager
Reference Number: OERB/16/9
Category: Administrative
Location: OERB Board Office
The Oshwal Education &
Relief Board is a charitable organization registered under the Societies
Act that manages educational institutions and conducts relief activities.
Act that manages educational institutions and conducts relief activities.
The responsibilities include
but are not limited to:
a) Strategic Role
1. Collaborate
with other staff and departments, senior management and decision makers in
building an efficient procurement system.
2. Oversee
organization wide strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting and evaluation
of supplied goods and services.
b) Human Resource
1. Mentor,
direct and evaluate the effort of personnel in the procurement department or
involved in the procurement process.
2. Direct
the hiring, training and performance evaluation of procurement staff.
c) Procurement
1. Accurate
preparation of L.P.O’s and procurement follow through to ensure supplier accuracy
in quantity and quality of supplied goods and services.
2. Resolve
quality, service and invoicing issues with suppliers.
3. Maintain
complete database of suppliers: key persons, purchase policy, payment terms,
quality and price.
4. Develop,
implement, communicate and monitor a comprehensive preferred supplier network
across supply categories within the organization.
5. Collaborate
with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of
the organization in terms of the goods and services supplied to the
organization.
6. Management
of contracts with suppliers of goods and services and supplier relationships.
7. Risk
analysis of contract conditions, cost and sub-contractors. In charge of daily
operational purchasing needs such as planning and follow up of purchase orders
delivery and shipment schedules.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree
in Procurement from a recognized university. Undergraduate qualification
in business or commerce with CIPS diploma in procurement will also be
considered.
- ICT proficiency
with ability to use automated procurement systems is an added advantage.
- Gujarati
speaking applicants will have an added advantage.
Experience and Competence
1. At
least 4 years’ progressive experience in a busy procurement /supplies
management department.
2. Ability
to work interdependently with minimal supervision.
3. Ability
to streamline the procurement frame work to enable improved organization
efficiency.
4. Implement
and adhere to procurement best practice.
5. Tactful
pricing negotiator.
If you meet our essential criteria
and are looking for a role in a dynamic team where you can make a real
difference, please submit your application to the HR Manager - Oshwal Education
and Relief Board through vacancy@oerb.org.
The application closing date is 5th October 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
