Tender Administrator/Procurement Officer

This role involves conducting market research, developing procurement strategies, and overseeing the tender and contract award processes, to ensure cost-effective, high-value group contracts.

You will also be responsible for managing supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and promoting the organizations services. Additionally, youll coordinate inter-disciplinary procurement forums and contribute to strategic and operational planning with their leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tender management, admin and evaluation.
• Oversee procurement services for assigned contract portfolios, driving efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Manage supplier contracts, with a strong focus on cost optimization and service quality.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and suppliers.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from member institutions and suppliers, ensuring quality, timely deliveries, and adherence to procurement goals.
• Ensure the effective and timely resolution of order and delivery-related issues.
• Facilitate efficient supply chain management processes.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchasing and shared services.
• Supervise one support staff member and provide backup support across roles as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely management reports to the CEO and member forums.
• Ensure that all tender processes are legally sound and defensible.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years experience in a corporate procurement environment (dealing with tenders in the private sector).
• Familiarity with e-procurement systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.