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Our client, a leading luxury safari company, is seeking a highly organized and commercially minded Senior Procurement Officer to strengthen and streamline procurement operations across their camps and lodges.
In this pivotal role, you’ll drive efficient sourcing, manage supplier relationships, uphold procurement compliance, and ensure cost‑effective purchasing without compromising on quality. Your expertise will directly support operational continuity — securing the timely procurement of goods and services that keep remote, high‑end operations running smoothly.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, purchasing, supplier evaluation, and order follow up.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to achieve competitive pricing and sustainable cost savings.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
- Generate and manage local and international purchase orders through ERP systems (Sage Accpac).
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintain procurement records, vendor databases, and rocurement tracking systems.
- Coordinate procurement planning and support inventory control and stock reconciliation processes.
- Analyze supplier pricing trends and market fluctuations to support strategic purchasing decisions.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying alternative sources of supply where necessary.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure efficient procurement support and operational continuity.
- Prepare procurement reports, trackers, and updates within agreed service time
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional procurement certification such as CPSP, CIPS, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations, preferably in hospitality, tourism, FMCG, or multisite operations.
- Experience using ERP procurement systems such as Sage Accpac or similar platforms.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of procurement compliance, contract management, and inventory processes.
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management abilities
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