Senior Procurement Officer

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title          : Senior Procurement Officer

Reports to : Finance and Admin Manager

Job Purpose

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for taking lead in carrying out the purchasing and procurement functions of supplies, equipment, and services. It ensures procurement of high-quality and cost-efficient supplies, equipment, and services. The position is also responsible for maintaining purchasing records and facilitating accurate documentation to Finance.

This role will provide high quality procurement guidance, advice, and support to stakeholders to implement the Government of Rwanda Corporate Procurement Strategy enabling the company to deliver its goals.

Key accountabilities

• Plan, Manage, Report and Review on procurement work and objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver by value for money.
• Develop and administer contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications, supplier performance management and compliance requirements through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.
• Have good analytical skillset to benchmark transparency against the chosen procurement route.
• Be fully experienced in undertaking and leading full tenders with minimal supervision by ensuring a professional and customer care driven approach.
• Be capable of being both diplomatic and assertive in supporting stakeholders to ensure business objectives are achieved, risk identified and avoided, and objectives are met.
• Support the development of an effective and forward-thinking procurement strategy to support the changing needs of the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor Procurement Officer to ensure ongoing development in procurement skills, attitude, and professionalism.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to stakeholders on procurement matters and the implications of legislation relating to the organization.
• Ensuring current practice is positively and continuously challenged to deliver optimum value for money and customer care services.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation and best practice and develop new and innovative approaches.
• Actively managing risk within procurement services across the organization.
• Ensure high level of confidentiality in all dealings and capture decision making in tenders to demonstrate fairness and transparency.
• Any other duties assigned by the Admin and Finance Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement management.
• A CIPS membership or other relevant professional membership.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of local and international procurement principles.
• Experience in developing/reviewing relevant procurement/contracts and terms of reference.
• In depth experience and knowledge of Rwanda procurement legislation.
• Minimum of five (5) years in senior procurement position.
• Advance knowledge of Micro Soft package.
• Knowledge of current procurement best practice and issues affecting public sector procurement.

Personal Skills and General Competencies

• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret market, financial, monitoring, and other performance information.
• English excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, knowledge of French is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records including for financial control and audit requirements.
• Ability to organise own workload and set priorities.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required, both oral and written.
• Fluency in French will be an asset.

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates
• The deadline for submitting applications is May 25^th, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
• All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.