Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Procurement Manager
We at RwandAir Catering are committed to providing fine and good quality food that will leave our guests on RwandAir admiring the flavors and taste that show the dedication of our chefs and staff who produce our in-flight meals. Our meals are cooked and assembled in our internationally accredited in-flight kitchen at Kigali International Airport. The in-flight kitchen is accredited with Halal and Hygiene requirements according to the Islamic Dietary Law and Malaysia Halal Standards MS1500-2009 with a Certificate issued by Global Halal Solutions. We also offer vegetarian options upon request. We use high quality products and source locally produced foods that match our standards. We make it our objective to make your flight pleasant and memorable, that’s why we bring you mouth-watering dishes that compliment your journey and these dishes are changed every month. In our Premium economy class, we offer a personalized service including a glass of champagne upon request. We hope you enjoy our meals and in-flight service.

2. Reports to: General Manager
3. Department: Procurement and Logistics
Job Purpose
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the company’s sourcing capabilities. He/she will be responsible for strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses. To ensure quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on procurement Duties and Responsibilities
• To coordinate transparent, non-fraudulent, and cost-effective procurement of goods and services from initial to the final stage of delivery.
• To oversee proper and timely logistics of all supplies from the suppliers to the company stores,
• Leading and driving supplier negotiation, planning interaction, and assessing success against desired out comes;
• Continuous performance monitoring of suppliers through total cost of ownership model;
• Leading strategic interfaces with suppliers through analyses, evaluation, benchmarking, and categorization of their performance, against expectation and unexpected challenges critical dates in relation to the delivery of the needed goods/services;
• To maintain a database of approved suppliers and agreed prices;
• To Review the quotations from prospective suppliers of goods and services in accordance with the company procurement policy and procedures;
• To liaise with the RwandAir procurement team on all matters of central procurement arrangements;
• To review the price quotes in liaison with the procurement team and to submit recommendations for the consideration of the procurements committee;
• To revise and update procurement policy to capture all evolving circumstances to ensure all purchases are in line with the policy.
• To manage the ordering process cycle and follow-up delivery in accordance with the company’s procurement policy and procedure
• To maintain a register of purchase orders and submit a weekly progress report on the status of the procurement function in the company i.e. status of orders in progress, successes, difficulties, planned orders, etc.;
• Supervision and management of direct reports to ensure high performance;
• Devise fruitful sourcing strategies;
• Discover capable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships;
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms;
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services;
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries;
• Examine and manage existing contracts to ensure that they don’t expire before renewal.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company;
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients;
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies;
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements;
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs;
• To act as the secretary of the internal tender committee and advise the GM on its appointment and composition
• To professionally manage procurement and logistics department staff and ensure the building of their capacities aimed at succession planning.
• To manage relations with external stakeholders especially government and airport institutions to ensure smooth running of both internal and external deliveries."> Education, skills, and other requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in procurement and logistics, or business administration.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in managing procurement operations.
• Experience using procurement software and tools, including
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.">

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• An application letter addressed to Senior Manager HR and Admin;
• Recent Curriculum Vitae;
• Relevant certificates;
• A photocopy of Rwanda national identity card;
• Three referees with their telephone numbers and email address
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you meet all the above criteria, send in your documents (all in English) to hr.admin@rwandaircatering.rw  & operation@rwandaircatering.rw  not later than 24th September 2022.
Note: Your application letter MUST specify the position you are applying for.

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