Bridge International Academies is looking for a Procurement Officer (Printing) who will be responsible for managing the day to day procurement activities and coordinating with heads of departments to ensure timely purchase of required category items for Headquarters.
The holder of this position will deliver high quality professional procurement administration services and support the Procurement Manager in the development and implementation of tools, processes, policies and
practices covering all aspects of the Supply chain. Ability to deal with hands on issues, creation of practical solutions as well as participate in strategic thinking will be key to success in this position.
This is a key position within the company's Finance and Administration function reporting to the Procurement Officer (Printing) but with guidance from Procurement Manager.
Responsibilities of the Procurement Officer (Printing)
The person will work with head of Operations, Administration and Marketing department under the guidance of the Procurement Manager/Officer in the bidding documents preparation, bidding process and preparation of framework agreements with suppliers for the diverse construction material requirement and ensuring value for money.
Implementing the category strategy including sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve value.
The Procurement Officer will be required to closely monitor and oversee the acquisition of printed materials, school & training supplies needed for production of learning and training requirements, general supplies for office and schools support team, marketing material while ensuring visibility of the process at each stage.
Leveraging online procurement resources to identify and use appropriate channels within the vast e-commerce environment both locally and internationally
Use of world class procurement practice and tools to develop and implement the sourcing strategies for the category items.
Provide support in the negotiation of contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that service, quality, added value, lowest total cost, security of supply and the deployment of the supplier's capabilities are secured.
To ensure that internal customer and supplier relationships are maintained well for the procurement category to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality.
Support the procurement manager to maximize the use of the Bridge International Academies funds by identifying best practice and leveraging spend for the procurement category including monitoring available framework agreements.
Prepare and maintain appropriate reports and provide administrative support
Creating and fostering relationships with diverse logistics and purchasing professional associations to ensure gainful experience and knowledge sharing
Determining quantity and timing of printing turnarounds and deliveries keeping up to date schedules to track lead times throughout the procurement process
Working with department managers and other staff to come up with annual/quarterly procurement plans.
Engaging suppliers on performance issues and providing feedback
Closing out purchase orders, files and archiving documents
Working internally and with external legal support to ensure suitable agreements that would ensure appropriate terms of engagement with suppliers of high value equipment such as capital items, and warranty covered purchases
Support School Operations, Training, Marketing and Construction departments and other functions in legal and contractual processes for their procurement needs.
Advise management on required areas of improvement to enhance procurement processes
Apply and view detailed job requisitions on the careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com
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