About You and The Role

As the Country Facilities and Procurement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities and procurement processes in Rwanda. You will oversee facility management, including maintenance, security, and space utilization, as well as administration, procurement and managing external contracts and vendors. You will also lead the facilities team in Rwanda to ensure operations are well-coordinated and running seamlessly.

If you are an organized self-starter who proactively recognizes problems and works collaboratively to solve them, then this could be the role for you! This role will be based in Kigali with regular travel to our distribution centers.

What You'll Do

Facility Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all company facilities, including offices, warehouses, fleet and distribution centers.
• Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Support the facilities team to develop and execute procurement plans for country operations.
• Lead and manage the facilities team and collaborate on activities with employees related to facilities operations (from maintenance and procurement to security and cleaning
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to address facility-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Manage expansion projects such as office space planning and utilization to optimize workspace efficiency and accommodate growth.

Procurement:

• Lead the procurement process required for company operations, including equipment, supplies, and services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, including vendor selection, evaluation, and contract management.
• Experience with at least one procurement workflow tool.

Vendor Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly and implement improvement plans as necessary to optimize supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential new suppliers and opportunities for innovation and cost savings.

What You'll Bring

• At Least 4 years of experience in facility management, procurement, or related roles, preferably in logistics or technology industries.
• Strong understanding of facility management principles, procurement best practices, and supply chain processes.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Strong data gathering and analytics and reporting skills. Ability to work efficiently with computing systems (Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Must have legal right to work in Rwanda

What Else You Need to Know