Senior Procurement Associate

Entity:

Genser Energy Côte d’Ivoire SA (GECS)

Position:

Senior Procurement Associate

Division / Department:

Supply Chain

Location:

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

Report Directly to:

Supply Chain Manager

Subordinate:

Supply Chain Analysts

Designation Level:

Sectional Head

OBJECTIVE:

The Senior Procurement Manager oversees the procurement of goods, services and works required for Genser Energy’s head office operations and projects. This role requires a thorough understanding of the procurement cycle: strategic sourcing, identifying suppliers within tight deadlines, negotiation, conducting consultations and tenders, and managing international suppliers. The role covers power station, pipeline and midstream infrastructure projects, as well as indirect procurement relating to health and safety, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, human resources and general services. The candidate must possess strong intercultural skills, international experience and a proven ability to align procurement strategies with the company’s objectives, budgets and compliance requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROCUREMENT

Procurement management and innovation

Work with internal decision-makers to define procurement plans that meet project requirements and the objectives of the various operational units.

Analyse supplier markets to identify competitive sources of supply, monitor trends and assess supplier capabilities.

Develop and implement procurement strategies, from inviting tenders to evaluating bids and selecting suppliers.

Manage the procurement cycle from start to finish, whilst adhering to project deadlines, quality requirements and budgetary constraints.

Negotiate prices, payment terms, service levels and contractual conditions with suppliers and service providers.

Produce detailed cost analyses, procurement reports and budget monitoring documents required for strategic decision-making.

Supplier Relationship Management

Develop and maintain relationships of trust with key suppliers and service providers.

Monitor and analyse supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), focusing in particular on quality, adherence to deadlines, costs and compliance with contractual commitments.

Organise regular performance reviews and carry out supplier audits in coordination with the relevant teams....