Responsibilities:

• Identifying what goods, services, or works are needed by the company
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Reviewing, comparing, and analyzing products and services to be purchased.
• Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best deal.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Preparing and managing purchase orders in accordance with the company’s needs and budget.
• Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Managing relationships with suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts/PO.
• Reviewing and managing the company’s procurement strategy.
• Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to company policy.
• Maintaining and updating supplier database.
• Assessing, managing, and mitigating risks in procurement process.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelors degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field. Any professional certifications in procurement are added advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a procurement officer.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.