BEL Vacancy - Manager Procurement Services

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is the primary distributor and the only licensed public provider of
electricity in Belize. Our Mission is to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable energy solutions to
enhance the quality of life and the productivity of enterprise and to support national
development.
We are looking for a highly motivated, goal oriented, responsible and committed person to join
our Company in the role of Manager, Procurement Services in the Procurement Department of
our Finance & Business Support Division.
Job Location: BEL Corporate Headquarters in Belize City
Primary Responsibilities:
• Implement robust and effective standards, processes, and procedures to support the
operational effectiveness of BEL in relation to procurement and contracts.
• Provide procurement and contracts governance to ensure compliance with all legal,
regulatory and policy obligations.
• Manage the procurement of supplies, material, and equipment costs effectively while
maintaining consistent quality and proficient delivery of service requests.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date contracts register for BEL.
• Produce and maintain internal guidance documents and training on procurement and
contract management.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to risk management, ensuring risks and issues are
identified, addressed, and reported.
• Works closely with the treasury team to implement appropriate risk management processes
and supports tracking of currency risk for BEL.
• Oversee the development, management, and coordination of a variety of contracts including
labour, material, capital and maintenance projects, and unit pricing.
• Ensure the development, creation, and maintenance of Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Purchase
Orders and Contracts for material, supply and labour acquisition, and IT system requirements.
• Coordinate requests and balance team resources based on workload to ensure departmental
delivery within service levels; this includes setting priorities, monitoring progress, and
resolving disputes.
• Oversee the quality of work performed by the teams; this includes ensuring practices and
processes meet regulatory and code obligations.
• Manage concerns from internal auditors pertaining to compliance within standards regarding
contract management, accounting practices, inter-affiliate agreements and other project
delivery processes.
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• Identify financial impacts to capital programs for the purpose of forecasting procurement and
contract services and provide key performance measurements and communication
documents.
• Ensure consistency of practices and processes across BEL; this includes the review and
analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of existing practices and processes and
development of strategies to improve performance and customer service.
• Liaise with Legal Services in the delivery and execution of updated procurement and contracts
documents.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team and internal customers.
• Review procurement documents and contracts for content and accuracy and ensure
compliance with legal, corporate, and quality standards.
• Provide guidance to internal customers concerning procurement processes and supplier
evaluations.
• Identify potential contract opportunities and work with internal customers to develop them.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental measurements and key performance
indicators; this will include consultation and communication with internal customers and
reporting on the key performance indicators.
• Develops appropriate communication structure with various business units of BEL and
coordinates regular alignment sessions with BEL key stakeholders.
• Manage an operating budget; this includes annual budget planning, providing monthly
current estimates and variance analyses and ensuring budget targets are achieved.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.
General Management Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and coach direct reports and set annual performance goals, conduct appraisals
and performance feedback for the department on a regular basis.
• Prepare and manage yearly operating budget to effectively carry out the functions of the
department, ensuring budget targets are achieved.
• Provide monthly department reports and ensure timely and accurate submission of the
department’s performance.
• Support the Company’s Business Planning process by developing the Department’s 5-Year
Plans and Budget; and manage the department’s budget in accordance with the Manual of
Authorities.
• Ensure timely execution of the Company’s health, safety, and environmental action plan
applicable to the department.
• Ensure that the department supports the Emergency Preparedness Plans before, during and
after national emergencies.
• Acquire, allocate and manage staff and equipment resources according to changing needs.
• Identify, manage, monitor, and minimize risks, and implement effective controls for the
processes and activities within area of responsibility.
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• Contribute to the updating of risk assessments for the Company’s Enterprise Risk
Management System and make recommendations for improvement to reduce risks.
Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related
discipline with two (2) years’ of relevant working and supervisory experience or;
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or
Business Administration or a related discipline with five (5) years’ relevant working and
supervisor
• Relevant certification in Supply Chain Management would be an asset
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility
industry, would be an asset
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Strong change management skills, with the ability to successfully employ techniques that
facilitate collective change at all levels.
• Strong commercial acumen enabling the creation of compelling, fact-based presentations
which influence and persuade stakeholders to move and agree to the desired outcome.
• Excellent analysis skills, which coupled with general business understanding and the ability
to pro-actively identify new opportunities, build organizational commitment to act on these.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to create and bring comprehensive and well
evidenced management analysis and recommendations, with attention to detail. Also able
to step back and see broader context.
• Expert stakeholder manager, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective
working partnerships at all levels through taking a collaborative approach with a wide range
of groups, including corporate departments and affiliates, vendors, as well as other external
parties.
• Strong Customer focus, though the management of Customer expectations and clear
communication.
• Has the ability to act as a diplomat in times of tension or conflict, always taking a win-win
attitude and approach.
• Able to apply expert negotiating skills within the context of high political sensitivity and
conflicting interests.
• Ability to work independently, in teams and closely with senior management team members.
• Leads by example in an open, friendly, and honest manner, always leading with best practice.
• Strong project management skills, able to structure activity and quickly drive to results.
• Has a flexible approach; with the ability to employ a wide variety of techniques to achieve
objectives.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines.

Salary: In accordance with Company’s salary structure.
Submit application letter along with curriculum vitae, copy of degrees and certificates, and
three (3) recent professional letters of recommendation via email to:
Email address: [email protected]

Email subject: Application – Manager, Procurement Services
Addressed to: Manager, Talent Acquisition and Development
Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2023
Only electronic applications are being accepted at this time.
For more information or queries, call us at 227-0954 Ext. 2901 or 2902.

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Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is the primary distributor and the only licensed public provider of

Job Location: BEL Corporate Headquarters in Belize City

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General Management Responsibilities:

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Education and Experience:

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Email address: [email protected]

Only electronic applications are being accepted at this time.

For more information or queries, call us at 227-0954 Ext. 2901 or 2902.

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