Procurement and Logistics Manager
Description
Role: Procurement and Logistics Manager
Duration: Permanent
Job Brief
We are looking for commercially driven procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations and procurement governance across the organization. The successful candidate will partner closely with stakeholders across Technology, Product, Operations, IT, Cybersecurity, Finance and Corporate Functions to ensure value-driven procurement decisions that support business growth, operational resilience and digital transformation initiatives.
This role requires a strong balance of commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, negotiation skills and oversight governance, with experience managing procurement activities across telecommunications, ICT, cloud, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services and enterprise technology domains.
Responsibilities
- Develop inventive and cost-effective procurement strategies
- Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors
- Conduct compliance checks on new and existing suppliers and vendors
- Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility
- Create purchase orders and confirm delivery of goods and services
- Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
- Conduct tender processes
- Manage the outsourced warehouse and ensure sufficient inventory for deployment
- Ensure the accuracy of inventory movement
- Prepare procurement and inventory reports
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
Skills & Competencies
- Proven experience managing supply chain operations
- Experience using SAP
- In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing and negotiation terms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Highly organized and detail-oriented