Position: Procurement Officer / Manager (Specialist)

Department: Procurement (India & Qatar)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Minimum 2 Years

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Location: Kozhikode

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Officer / Manager (Specialist) to manage and coordinate the company's procurement activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials and services, evaluating suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining effective vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify procurement requirements in coordination with relevant departments.
- Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and reliability.
- Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) and other procurement documents.
- Monitor purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
- Coordinate with suppliers, stores, project teams, finance, and other internal departments.
- Maintain and update supplier/vendor records and procurement documentation.
- Monitor supplier performance and address delivery or quality-related issues.
- Support cost-effective purchasing while maintaining required quality standards.
- Track procurement status and provide regular updates/reports to management.
- Ensure procurement activities follow company policies, approval procedures, and applicable requirements.




- Identify potential current suppliers and opportunities for cost optimization.
- Maintain proper records of quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and related documents.

Required Skills

- Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Good knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
- Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
- Good understanding of quotation comparison and commercial evaluation.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement requirements and meet deadlines.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience with ERP/procurement software will be an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as coordinate effectively with internal teams.

Preferred Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Additional certification or qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Logistics will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

- Vendor Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Procurement Planning
- Cost Analysis
- Supplier Evaluation
- Purchase Order Management
- Communication & Coordination
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Problem Solving

What We Offer

- Competitive salary
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Exposure to procurement and supply chain operations
- Collaborative work environment

Benefits:
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

📌 Procurement Officer/ Manager (Specialist) (Kozhikode)
🏢 OWLSTIP TECHNOLOGIES
📍 Kozhikode