Job Description

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 support 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
Heading the procurement committee in decision making and supplier selection.
Doing due diligence on suppliers with the risk department before any purchases are made.
Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
Maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
Managing the suppliers registration processes.
Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Master Degree in Supply Chain Management or a similar field.
First Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/ Business Management.
5+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
A CIIPS Diploma is an added advantage.
Experience in using MM module in the SAP system is crucial.
Strong communication and negotiating skills.
Supervisory and management experience is required.
Attention to details and efficient.

How to Apply

Experienced and qualified candidates to send CV's on email [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates are to be contacted. All CV's and supporting documents to be in pdf format and on one document.

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