We are looking for an astute procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The procurement officer's responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.
To be successful as a procurement officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top procurement officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards. Ensuring all internal & external compliances.
· Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies for the company
· Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
· Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
· Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
· Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
· Maintaining positive supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
· Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
· Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
· Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· Educational Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in the related field
· Experience: 8-10 years of experience in Procurement & Supply chain department
Preferred Skills
· An analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends
· Able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards
· Exceptional leadership, task oriented and resource management skills.
· Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities