Head of Procurement – Cement Industry

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision to the procurement team, including development of individual roles and responsibilities, definition of tasks, development and documentation of professional development plans, and conducting performance appraisals with supervises.
• Proposes, negotiates and ensures the appropriate Procurement Services Levels to the business within the country including cost/benefits objective.
• Leads initiatives pursing optimization of the Total Cost of Ownership, establishing plans, directions and controls.
• Prepare tender documents, undertake tender evaluations, placements and management of contracts.
• Ensure all purchase orders are raised in compliance with DCZL policies and ensuring that all applicable requirements are followed and all approvals and documentation are in place.
• Maintain auditable records for all procured items which include all supporting documentation: PRs, POs, bid evaluations with memorandum of negotiations, purchase orders, invoices and proof of delivery.
• Acts as a focal point of interaction for all areas concerning procurement.
• Train staff on and reinforce procurement policies and procedures, ensuring that staff develop the capacity to follow all applicable procurement rules correctly.
• Following verification of satisfactory receipt of goods or services, submit timely and complete payment documentation to DCZL Finance staff.