Senior LeadKOPA

The Senior Procurement Lead will be responsible for securing our cost-effective agreements with suppliers and coordinating end-to-end procurement processes, activities, and supporting our stakeholders to achieve M-KOPA’s vision and strategy.
You will report to the Procurement Manager. This is a #LI-Hybrid” role.

Main Responsibilities
• You will support the Procurement Manager in developing and implementing strategies for procuring and negotiating with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and value for money.
• You will Liaise with key stakeholders to gain clarity on the specifications and expectations of the business.
• You will Review and recommend approval for goods and services ordered.
• You will Monitor the performance of existing contracts and suppliers and maintain a relationship with performing suppliers whilst negotiating the best prices.
• You will Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for goods and services while maintaining quality and delivery times.
• You will Assist the Procurement Manager in controlling spend and building a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• You will Conduct due diligence on selected pre-qualified vendors to mitigate risk.
• You will Ensure procurement documents are stored and/or uploaded in dynamics i.e., proposals, quotations, analysis, deviation forms, work completion certificates, etc.
• You will Participate in monthly reporting of procurement KPIs (including savings achieved, vendor clean-up, supplier performance reviews, market intelligence, etc.)
• You will work with Accounts Payables to ensure timely payment processing for vendors within the category.
• You will Manage supplier dispute resolutions under the guidance of the Procurement Manager.
• You will Organize and lead negotiations and credit terms for all new and existing suppliers.
• You will attend site surveys and provide debriefing sessions to suppliers to understand the scope of work.
• You will Approve purchase orders in dynamics and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• You will Use judgment, diplomacy, and confidentiality with respect to the complete procurement process, ensuring the integrity of the respondents’ bid information.
• You will Carry out market research on potential suppliers and vendors to ensure that the vendor database also includes new entrants in the market.
• You will Ensure the timely close-out of tickets on fresh desk service as per the agreed SLA and provide feedback to stakeholders.
• You will support the various stakeholders such as departmental heads and the budget team to implement purchasing plans, lead-time improvement, and inventory reduction programs for the M-KOPA sourcing needs.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Certificate in Procurement from a recognized institution or organization-CIPS or KISM
• At least 7 years ‘of relevant work experience in procurement and supply chain Management
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proficient in G-Suite tools (docs, slides, sheets, etc.)
• Key competencies required:
• Own the vision: Builds engagement and enthusiasm with a compelling sense of purpose and a clear direction that everyone can relate to.
• Connect to the customer: Consistently anchors the customer’s needs to shift day-to-day focus to a service orientation.
• Communicate effectively: Builds shared understanding with the stakeholders by simplifying complex ideas, listening to others’ viewpoints, and adjusting communication style accordingly.
• Collaborate to Influence: Proactively connects with cross-functional teams to achieve results and makes a compelling case to move others to act through data and subject matter expertise.
• Set standards and takes accountability: Builds a culture focused on creating business impact by translating the business strategy into clearly defined performance standards.
• Build an empowered self: Role models by actively seeking feedback from others and looking for new ways to grow and be challenged.

What’s in it for you
• Great compensation package
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Leave
• Learning & Development Support