Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Reports to Procurement Manager.
• Prepare Strategy & Bid List (SBL) for approval by relevant Governance Board.
• Prepare all necessary RFP and Contract documentation for issue through ARIBA OneSource and all subsequent clarifications and supplier communications.
• Prepare and develop Bid Evaluation Plans (BEP).
• Prepare Recommendation for Award (RFA) for approval by relevant Governance Board.
• Undertake Contract Management activities including the issuing of Call Offs, and support invoice queries and any dispute resolution as required.
• Ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance and delivery.
• Support cost reduction activities through renegotiation and/or retendering activities.
• Maintain accurate records in MAXIMO and ARIBA of all sourcing events and contracting.
• Take responsibility for the contracting and procurement part of the Agreement with COMPANY including possible audits.
• Review and monitor issuance of Request for Quotation to the pre-qualified vendors for the bidding of various materials and equipment requirements of the projects.
• Review Negotiation Plan as basis of negotiation for shortlisted vendors and assist with negotiations as required.
• Review and, as applicable, approve Commercial Bid Evaluation, Award Recommendation, and Purchase Order including all necessary and applicable contract documents.
• Monitor expediting of vendor with particular reference to document deliverables.
• Review accuracy of procurement status report and ensure follow-up with specific projects.
• Liaise with Project Managers to address specific project issues.
• Ethically and respectfully build and maintain effective working relationships.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• BSc. University degree in Engineering.
• MCIPS or equivalent professional PSCM qualification.