Job Description
Profile
- We are the biggest player in the solar renewable energy sector, we are looking for a resourceful Procurement (Assistant) Manager with a startup mentality and a mature disposition.
- The ideal candidate for this role combines having specific knowledge on import and export of goods with the ability to hands-on run a procurement function that sources goods and services with the right quality at the right price.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Import and export of goods, including customs clearing and sourcing for air and sea freight service providers.
- Set up procurement function in line with international best in class standards.
- Lead procurement process and ensure for on time delivery of the agreed goods and services against the best possible price.
- Maintain professional relationship with the vendors focused on continuous improvement of the contractual terms, based on a win-win approach.
- Lumos specifically invites both experienced Procurement managers as well as talented Procurement officers to apply as the Company is a firm believer that excellence, commitment and maturity are not a function of age or job title but are a function of talent and drive to be successful.
Specific Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, and manages the international and local procurement activities
- Manages the import/export process from door-to-door and hands-on manages all parties involved. This includes communication with foreign vendors, shippers, and agents.
- Owns the process for local ordering and purchases of goods and services for all the departments and manages the PO/PR process in our ERP system.
- Develops strong relationships with the supplier/vendor community that allows for long term positive growth and better quality and pricing.
- Negotiates strongly to ensure best combination of quality, price, and payment terms.
- Implement procurement policies and enforcing agreed SLA on vendors and contractors.
- Partner with all stake holders to provide quality service and positive (internal) customer experience.
- Ensures that vendors follow up from queries from stakeholders as queries are escalated.
- Be consistent in aligning all activities with our Governance procedures.
Requirements and Qualifications
- HND / B.Sc Degree or equivalent
- Solid understanding of and hands-on experience with import/export processes
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a procurement officer/manager or related position
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a professional and mature manner with local and foreign vendors
- Pro-active personality
- High sense of ownership of the allocated tasks
- Feels responsible for his/her own success and the success of the company
- Accurate and precise, attention to detail and structured work approach
- Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
- Goal-oriented, organized team player
- Uncompromisable integrity.