Background

Tatu is a project of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

Position Overview

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for leading the implementation of a well- integrated, efficient, systematic, strategic sourcing and procurement process in alignment with internal policies and relevant legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that procurement strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets across the group: terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions.
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities regarding procurement.
• Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process.
• Prepare the annual procurement budget and forecasts.
• Take ownership of the procurement policy, guidelines and any associated documents.
• Initiate and develop creative and innovative procurement processes(eProcurement).
• Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level.
• Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers across Rendeavour.
• Develop a vendor base that creates and sustains a competitive advantage by exploiting global markets and leveraging spending.
• Develop, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance.
• Drive process improvements in the procurement process across Rendeavour.
• Coach, mentor, develop direct reports, and manage a high-performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value, and cost reductions.
• Monitoring and enforcing procurement policies and procedures as per the CGHB.
• Ensure strong communication between teams.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of staff.
• Establish a strategy and best practices for staff to ensure the achievement of overall business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the procurement strategy.
• Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply.
• Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimizing cost.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or any other related field is required.
• A minimum of seven (10) years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, and contracts, with at least three (3) of these in a management position.
• Experience sourcing construction or building materials is a plus.
• A diploma or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, e.g., CIPS. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Keen on operational excellence and process improvements to achieve efficiency and effectiveness
• Experience working in the construction industry or a multinational company is an added advantage.

• Ensure that procurement strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets across the group: terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions.
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities regarding procurement.
• Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process.
• Prepare the annual procurement budget and forecasts.
• Take ownership of the procurement policy, guidelines and any associated documents.
• Initiate and develop creative and innovative procurement processes(eProcurement).
• Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level.
• Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers across Rendeavour.
• Develop a vendor base that creates and sustains a competitive advantage by exploiting global markets and leveraging spending.
• Develop, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance.
• Drive process improvements in the procurement process across Rendeavour.
• Coach, mentor, develop direct reports, and manage a high-performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value, and cost reductions.
• Monitoring and enforcing procurement policies and procedures as per the CGHB.
• Ensure strong communication between teams.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of staff.
• Establish a strategy and best practices for staff to ensure the achievement of overall business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the procurement strategy.
• Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply.
• Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimizing cost.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Keen on operational excellence and process improvements to achieve efficiency and effectiveness

• A bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or any other related field is required.
• A diploma or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, e.g., CIPS.