Main Responsibilities: Sourcing of new vendors. Conducting market surveys and vendor visits. Meeting with vendors and arranging vendor meetings with other PSW departments to discuss and thrash out the requirements, specifications etc. of required works, services or items. Researching and sourcing of different products or services. Accreditation of vendors. Reviewing vendors’ performance. Maintenance of vendors database. Management of different contracts. Ensuring timely delivery of ordered goods, works or services. Liaison with internal stakeholders regarding vendors related and warranty issues. To undertake any other task assigned by management. Qualifications, Experience and Skills: Minimum sixteen (16) years of education. University Degree preferably in the field of Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Studies, Management, Computer Sciences or related field. Minimum three (03) years of post-qualification experience in vendor management, supply chain, procurement or related field. Experience of IT procurements shall be an added advantage. Experience of working on ERP software. Understanding of PPRA Rules shall be an added advantage. Understanding and experience of commercial/contract terms. Ability to work effectively under pressure of meeting tight deadlines. Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers & with the ability to work in multicultural environment. Team Player Problem solver and trouble shooter Good negotiation skills Skills in MS Office (Power point, Word & Excel). Knowledge of maintaining vendor database.