The incumbent is responsible for managing the procurement function within the company in an efficient, consistent and cost-efficient manner. This will include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with all stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure that procurement policies and guidelines support the organization's needs, and that best practice is delivered.
- Administer, coordinate, and manage procure-to-pay process for goods and services ensuring consistency and compliance with all policies, guidelines, procedures, and approval processes.
- Execute sourcing and contracting strategies, including RFI/RFP, evaluation, award reviews, agreements, POs, change notices, claims management, terminations, and contract close-out as required (if needed).
- Analyse market trends and supplier performance to identify potential risks and opportunities for cost savings.
- Develop and maintain purchasing policies and procedures that comply with industry regulations and best practices.
- Develop and maintain all documentation required to support effective contract life-cycle management.
- Define, monitor, and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and take appropriate actions to enhance operational performance.
- Lead interactions and manage deliverables with key external stakeholders related to procurement & contracts planning and activities.
- Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
- Deliver effective procurement training to all staff under supervision.
- Prepare and present procurement reports to the senior management team.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or other related disciplines. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management Certification will be an asset
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ of progressive experience in the procurement field in corporate/ NGO/ government organizations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Kindly send applications along with a CV to talent@fmlgy.com or to The Human Resources Department, Lot Q1 Providence, East Bank Demerara.
Closing date for Applications: October 10, 2025
