Senior Procurement and supply chain officer

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• Lead and manage the full procurement cycle, including requisition review, market assessment, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and order placement in line with policies and regulations. • Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies, annual procurement plans, and category strategies to achieve value for money, quality, and timely delivery. • Coordinate closely with the operations & logistics department on delivery schedules, customs clearance, last mile- distribution, and resolution of delivery issues. • Manage supplier prequalification, selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation, maintaining an up-to-date vendor database and fostering strong supplier relationships. • Lead tender preparation and evaluation processes, prepare tender documents and evaluation reports, and make recommendations for award of contracts in line with approval frameworks. • Draft, review, and manage contracts and service level agreements, ensuring clear specifications, deliverables, payment terms, and performance indicators. • Monitor contract implementation, supplier performance, and compliance with terms, addressing disputes, variations, and claims where necessary. • Analyze spend, market conditions, and supply risks, and prepare regular reports and dashboards on procurement and supply chain performance for management decision-making-. • Ensure all procurement and supply chain activities comply with organizational policies, operating procedures, regulations, ethical standards, and audit requirements. • Coordinate with all departments to consolidate needs, support development of specifications and terms of reference, and provide guidance on appropriate procurement methods. • Maintain accurate and complete documentation and filing (manual and electronic) for all procurement and supply chain transactions, ensuring traceability and audit readiness. • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and supervision to procurement and supply chain staff, promoting best practices and continuous improvement. • Contribute to emergency or priority procurements by fast-tracking processes while maintaining- compliance and documentation standards. • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; a professional qualification (e.g. CIPS) or master’s degree is an added advantage. • Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, including at least 2–3 years in a senior or supervisory role.