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Policy Compliance. • Advice management on all legal provisions regulating purchasing which may affect TEC. • Comply
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EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION Procurement Officer Department Admin COO Position Type Full Time

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1. Job Objective Responsible for leading all procurement efforts for The Elevation Church to efficiently and effectively enable business and volunteer units maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their objectives while also ensuring that quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness are achieved. 2. Organizational Chart Lead Pastor

Resident Pastor, Mainland Church

Resident Pastor, Island Church

Resident Pastor, Life Pointe Church

Chief Operations Officer

Procurement Officer

3. Key Deliverables Key Result Areas (What) (List expected results that must be achieved o fulfil job purpose) Business Planning and Optimization

Supporting Activities (How) (What are the key activities undertaken to achieve the desired end results?) 

Develop an effective and suitable procurement strategy for TEC



Participate in the annual budgeting exercise, providing inputs in the creation of short, mid, and long term procurement goals and objectives of the Church



Participate in the creation of TEC–wide Cost Projections and Strategies for Optimization



Support the inputs through information on benchmark Cost & Price Performance Identify cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities and implement strategies to achieve set objectives

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Ensure strict cost control based on annual and other periodic budgets and forecasts 1

 Anticipate unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies

Business Partner Identification and Prequalification

Sourcing and Contracting

Vendor Performance Evaluation and Management

Paperwork and Accounting



Understand business requirements of all units and develop procurement strategies around them



Develop a framework for a competitive contract bidding process for all supplies within TEC



Identify new vendors and gather information for registering them in TEC’s database of potential vendors.



Define and implement the procedure for prequalifying vendors for TEC.



Ensure a minimum of three vendors are available for all recurrent procurement categories



Ensure integrity during the vendor selection process



Manage end to end procurement process (from need identification to delivery and payment of the business partners)



Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations per purchase requisition



Ensure sourcing and procurement of quality goods and services in a timely manner and at competitive prices.



Ensure integrity and SLA compliance during the vendor contracting process



Ensure that procurement transactions are conducted in a manner providing full and open competition whenever practicable



Ensure all commitments are properly documented and approved



Manage business process outsourcing activities



Manage vendor performance evaluation and monitor to ensure quality control



Provide support to business functions in managing the contract execution and ensuring compliance with contractual SLA and KPI’s



Continuously evaluate supplier/service provider costs to ensure the best possible price in order to maximize profitability.



Manage business partner dispute resolutions



Manage the partner satisfaction survey process



Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing trends for recurring transactions



Ensure accurate inventory management for the products or services bought by TEC



Ensure timely delivery of purchases from vendors, generate and track purchase orders 2



 Policy Compliance

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Inventory Management

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Work alongside the purchasing department and Finance to ensure that promised deliveries were received in full and are paid for on time Work closely with Finance to ensure sufficient funds per transaction and smooth cash. Advice management on all legal provisions regulating purchasing which may affect TEC Comply with procurement rules and applicable federal and state laws and regulations as required. Ensure the elimination of all possibilities of corruption or unethical practices in the procurement process. Maintain up-to-date records on all purchases made Ensure the maintenance of a buffer stock

4. Skills and Knowledge (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to succeed in role)

Educational Qualification Relevant Experience (Type and minimum years expected)

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Relevant Skills

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Minimum of 5 years varied experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management Managerial experience would be an advantage Sound understanding and extensive experience in Procurement & Logistics/Supply Chain In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices Multi-vendor management skill Ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders – TEC Management and employees as well as vendors Project Management Ability to handle internal pressure to expedite the end to end management of the supply chain Strong negotiation skills Solid operational management and general business skills and savvy Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, risk management Understanding of tax laws and requirements as relates to Procurement Broad knowledge of industry dynamics on both the buy-side and sell-side Excellent communication skills and even better listening skills

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Attitude and Behavioural Traits

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Ability to “sell” procurement’s value and to run procurement as a services business Understanding of standard contractual terms Change management skills Strong leadership skills Strategic mind-set and problem-solving skills Team Orientation Analytical mind-set, Creativity Initiative Professionalism Customer Focus Innovation Integrity

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