Senior Buyer Full Time NEW

JOB TITLE: SENIOR BUYER
Locations: POINT LISAS

JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent is responsible for providing supervisory leadership for procurement and disposal functions, ensuring the efficient acquisition and management of goods, works, and services. The role includes overseeing high-value and high-risk procurements, interpreting and ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation, regulations, guidelines, and organizational policies. The incumbent leads supplier and contractor management initiatives to achieve best value, mitigate risk, and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the position supports strategic procurement planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives while supervising procurement staff and providing expert advice and guidance on procurement and disposal matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage and coordinate high-value and high-risk procurement activities in accordance with applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
2. Issues tender documents and maintains and updates the register of pre-qualified suppliers and contractors
3. Lead and conduct tender, quotation, and proposal evaluations, ensuring fairness, transparency, compliance, and value for money.
4. Analyze and evaluate complex bids and supplier submissions against established technical, financial, and commercial criteria.
5. Prepare evaluation reports, procurement recommendations, and approval documents to support procurement decision-making
6. Administer contracts and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
7. Participate in the development and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to improve procurement outcomes, reduce costs, and mitigate supply risks.
8. Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
9. Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify qualified suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
10. Analyze procurement data and prepare management reports to support operational planning, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making.
11. Supervise and provide direction to procurement staff, ensuring compliance with established procurement requirements and continuous process improvement.
12. Demonstrate and encourage integrity and loyalty among staff.
13. Serve on internal and external committees and performs other such duties or exercises as may be assigned by law or the President
14. Perform all duties in compliance with HSSE & ISO standards as specified by the HSSE & ISO departments.
15. Serve on project teams as required.
16. Any other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM:
5 years of experience executing procurement; Possess an effective use of Project Management Skills
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply- Level 5 or equivalent procurement certification
from an accredited institution
First Degree in Management, Accounting or related field

ATTRIBUTES
• Sound communication skills (orally – in person or by telephone, and in written form)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work with limited supervision, show initiative and problem solve
• Ability to treat with sensitive and stressful matters in a confidential manner
• Ability to meet deadlines with extreme accuracy

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Strong knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, policies, procedures and rules and disposal management
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, supplier performance and strategic sourcing
• Sound knowledge of inventory management, stock control, warehouse and asset accountability principles
• Ability to independently manage complex procurement activities and provide guidance to subordinate staff
• Ability to analyze procurement and inventory data prepare reports and support operational and strategic decision making
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant procurement laws, regulations, policies and guidelines to ensure compliance, mitigate risk to support effective procurement
• Ability to analyze complex bids, proposals and tenders against established criteria
• Ability to prepare evaluation report and provide procurement recommendation in accordance with applicable law, regulations and organizations policy
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems, including electronic sourcing, tendering, vendor management, purchase order processing and contract administration
• Working knowledge of accounting, financial management, and budgeting principles, with the ability to interpret financial data and support effective procurement decision-making
• Strong analytical, auditing, and report-writing skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations
• Well-developed investigative, observation, and interviewing skills to support audits, evaluations, and compliance reviews
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers, office technology, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to support operational and reporting requirements.
Applications should be labelled

“SENIOR BUYER”

And submitted no later than 2026 November 18 to the following

E-MAIL: [email protected]

UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED