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Alfal-ul-Alami (AuA) as a profit-based company contracted by Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in partnership with national international companies, is dedicated to establishing a cement factory that produces high-quality cement products in Afghanistan. Through our commitment to bringing a cadre of expert and diverse team, we aim to promote excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction so it contributes to the growth and development of Afghanistan's construction industry while ensuring profitability and access to international markets.

• Develops and drives the annual procurement strategy and plan, aligning with organizational priorities and budget cycles, in consultation with department heads and senior leadership.
•    Provides strategic advice to senior leadership on procurement risks, opportunities, and compliance matters.
• Leads the development and continuous improvement of procurement systems, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability across the entire supply chain.
• Ensures organization-wide compliance with all procurement-related policies, and legal requirements.
• Maintains ultimate accountability for the integrity and audit readiness of all procurement documentation and records.
• Manages the procurement of technical and non-technical items, personally handling strategic or high-value purchases while delegating routine procurements to team members.
• Leads high-value and strategic procurement negotiations, including complex contracts, RFQs, RFPs, and tender processes in consultation with the Procurement Committee.
• Directs market surveys and supplier research to gather accurate pricing and capability information, using insights to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Oversees the development and management of a robust supplier base, including pre-qualification, evaluation, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Leads supplier selection, evaluation, quality assurance, and performance measurement processes, making final recommendations on supplier approval and removal based on performance data.
• Develops checklists and schedules to monitor supplier deliveries against specifications, quantities, timelines, and contract terms, reviewing monitoring reports from team members.
• Escalates and resolves significant supplier performance issues with senior leadership and the Procurement Committee.
• Provides strategic oversight of logistics and customs clearance processes.
• Resolves complex clearance issues personally, maintaining strategic relationships with customs officials and logistics providers to facilitate smooth operations.
• Ensures robust quality assurance mechanisms are in place, coordinating with technical teams to verify that procured goods and services meet organizational specifications and standards.
• Personally verifies quality and specification conformity for strategic procurements, ensuring any discrepancies are addressed immediately.
• Identifies systemic procurement risks and leads the resolution of complex, high-impact procurement issues in consultation with senior leadership.
• Develops and implements mitigation strategies to address procurement challenges and strengthen organizational resilience.
• Leads, mentors, and develops the procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Sets clear performance expectations, conducts performance reviews, and identifies professional development opportunities for team members.
• Establishes work standards and schedules, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring balanced workloads.
• Trains team members in methods, procedures, and compliance requirements, building organizational capacity.
• Maintains oversight of all procurement documentation, ensuring delivery documents (invoices, packing lists, waybills, Delivery Notes, GRNs) are properly prepared, signed, stamped, and filed.
• Ensures the team follows consistent record-keeping practices, personally reviewing records for high-value transactions and conducting spot checks for accuracy.
• Maintains ultimate accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and availability of all procurement documentation for audits and donor reviews.
• Prepares and submits monthly procurement reports by the 5th of each month, including completed procurements, outstanding PRs, and PO status, with analysis and recommendations.
• Reviews team inputs and validate data before submission, ensuring weekly status reports are shared with relevant departments and addressing any escalations.
• Prepares and presents procurement reports to governance bodies, auditors, and stakeholders, personally attending audit meetings and responding to queries.
• Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management roles.
• Experience in the mining and construction industry is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant master's degree and procurement certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) are advantageous.

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the mining and construction industry.
• Familiarity with mining and construction materials, equipment, and related suppliers is advantageous.
• Proficiency in procurement software, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics, and inventory management.
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies.

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their updated Curriculum vitae (CV)/Resume to hr@aua.af

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