Main purpose of the job

The successful candidate will support the Firm’s procurement management process across East Africa including monitoring budgets and implementation of procurement plans. He/she will provide guidance in execution of specific tasks related to procurement management in the Firm in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

What you will do

• Support in the implementation of the Deloitte procurement policy, procedures, and donor requirements;
• Conduct the day-to-day procurement sourcing processes including RFQ, RFP to effectively meet user requirements and ensure value for money;
• Continuously manage supplier contracts in an efficient manner for performance reviews, renewals, or terminations;
• Implement vendor compliance in line with Deloitte’s Risk, Independence and Legal requirements;
• Maintain professional supplier relationships and collect data to monitor supplier performance;
• Prepare and submit monthly procurement reports; and
• Collect, update, and ensure safe custody of all procurement records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or Degree in a Business-related field from an accredited university.
• 4 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Working knowledge of SAP systems and related software.
• Be a registered member of KISM. CIPS membership will be an added advantage.

Behavioural competencies

• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Desire to develop self.
• Adaptable.
• Problem solving ability.
• Displays business acumen.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills (SAP will be an added advantage).
• Client delivery focus.
• Focus on quality and awareness of risk.
• Sound technical knowledge in specific functional area.
• Experience in drafting of presentations and reports for review.
• Basic financial knowledge and understanding.