Procurement Manager

Client of hirelebanese

On behalf of our client in Senegal, we are recruiting a Procurement Manager based in Dakar, responsible for overseeing and coordinating all procurement and supply-related activities within the company. The role aims to ensure the availability of required products and services under the best possible conditions of cost, quality, and lead time.


Key Responsibilities:

1) Procurement Strategy

Develop the procurement strategy in collaboration with top management.

Define objectives regarding cost, quality, and timelines.

Monitor market trends in construction materials.

Anticipate trends and price fluctuations through continuous market watch.


2) Sourcing and Supplier Relations

Identify potential new suppliers.

Evaluate the performance of existing suppliers.

Negotiate contractual terms.

Lead negotiations to secure favorable conditions with suppliers.


3) Tender Management

Organize tenders for specific products or categories.

Analyze proposals and recommend the most suitable suppliers.


4) Cost Optimization

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.

Implement initiatives to reduce procurement spending.

Calculate cost prices and selling prices.


5) Inventory Control and Stock Management

Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.

Ensure product availability aligned with business needs.


6) Transit and Logistics

Select and manage relationships with freight forwarders.

Launch tenders for freight and logistics services.


7) Team Management

Supervise, train, and motivate the procurement team.

Foster skills development within the team.


II Required Skills and Qualifications

Proficiency in negotiation techniques.

Strong command of IT tools.

Ability to build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.

Anticipate the company s evolving needs.

Excellent understanding of the end-to-end procurement and supply chain process.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Active listening and effective communication.

Proactive mindset.

Rigorous and methodical approach.

Bachelor's or Master's degree (Bac +4/5) in business, management, procurement, logistics, or related fields.

Proven experience in procurement, preferably in Africa, within a recognized construction or construction materials distribution company.