Job Description

<p><span>RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p>

<p><span>Sourcing of quality suppliers for products and services</span></p>

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<li>Determine sources of supply, obtain inquiries, evaluate them and perform analysis to make decisions.</li>

<li>Follow Bidding, Tender, or quotation processes to identify suitable suppliers.</li>

<li>Negotiate with suppliers for discounts, deliveries, payments etc.</li>

<li>Present cost comparisons for management&rsquo;s approval.</li>

<li>Maintain purchasing standards through effective checks, controls and monitoring of all procedures.</li>

<li>Ensure timeous sourcing, ordering, expediting and delivery of goods and services purchased.</li>

<li>Source potential suppliers through the evaluation process.</li>

<li>Stay up to date on industry trends and new products</li>

<li>Conduct market research to identify pricing trends</li>

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<p><span>Creating purchase orders</span></p>

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<li>Review all purchase requisitions to determine whether the order meets purchasing criteria (Authorization, quantities, approvals) etc</li>

<li>Liaise with various departments to understand the characteristics and specifications of materials needed.</li>

<li>Create purchase orders in accordance with the system procedures.</li>

<li>Ensure purchase price has been confirmed before order is released.</li>

<li>Ensure all supporting information / documents are available and recorded for reference.</li>

<li>Assist regional staff with guidelines for decentralized purchasing.</li>

<li>Follow-up with suppliers to confirm or change orders.</li>

<li>Ensure accuracy of information on purchase orders</li>

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<p><span>Expediting of purchase orders</span></p>

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<li>Track orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.</li>

<li>Check quality of deliverables and ensure goods and services respect contractual agreements.</li>

<li>Keep the requestor informed on delivery of orders.</li>

<li>Maintain and update back orders reporting.</li>

<li>Prepare appropriate purchasing reports (i.e. monthly etc.)</li>

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<p><span>Supplier Management</span></p>

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<li>Maintain and update pricing schedules.</li>

<li>Evaluate suppliers performance.</li>

<li>Provide feedback on supplier non-conformance.</li>

<li>Build and maintain long term relationships with vendors and suppliers.</li>

<li>Hold meetings with suppliers.</li>

<li>Ensure that G4S is not exposed to any non-performance risk, supply delay risk, credit risks and public liability risks attached to possible suppliers.</li>

<li>Maintain and update supplier database (list of approved suppliers, qualifications, delivery time, discounts etc)</li>

<li>Organize and maintain record keeping systems.</li>

<li><span>Responsible for the movement of domestic and international goods in compliance with local and international laws</span></li>

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