Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement process, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality acquisitions while maintaining compliance and strong vendor relationships to support ESLSCA University’s operational needs.
Job Description:
- Develops and implements procurement strategies that align with the university’s objectives and budgetary constraints.
- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, purchase order approvals, and supplier performance evaluation.
- Ensures compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure the best value and service quality.
- Monitors market trends and conducts cost analyses to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Collaborates with internal departments to understand procurement needs and provides efficient solutions.
- Manages procurement records, reports, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Leads and develops the procurement team, fostering a culture of efficiency, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Education:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.Master’s degree is preferred.Experience:Minimum of 5–7 years of procurement experience, preferably in the education sector, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.Skills:Excellent Leadership Skills.Excellent communication & negotiation skills.Excellent Planning & Organizational skills.The ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds and with a wide range of needs.Excellent Problem-Solving Skills & ability to think strategicallyExcellent level of English Language.Very Good knowledge of all MS. Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel…)Working ConditionsFive Days a week