We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to support procurement operations, supplier coordination, inventory management, reporting, and vendor management activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement requests and prepare procurement documentation, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain quotations, clarify requirements, support commercial negotiations, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Support vendor evaluation, performance monitoring, and supplier relationship management.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with approved policies, procedures, approval workflows, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, quotations, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
- Support inventory management by tracking procured goods and monitoring stock levels to meet operational requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement requirements and provide timely support.
- Assist in preparing procurement reports, including expenditure analysis, purchasing activity, vendor performance, and management information.
- Ensure procurement activities are accurately recorded in relevant procurement or ERP systems.
- Support audit requirements by maintaining complete, accurate, and accessible procurement records.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, cost optimization, productivity, sustainability, and process improvement.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures, SOPs, systems, and approved procurement practices.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma with relevant professional experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or a similar role.
- Practical experience in procurement documentation, supplier coordination, quotations, purchase orders, contracts, inventory support, and vendor management.
Required Skills:
- Procurement planning and request management
- RFI, RFQ and RFP preparation
- Supplier and vendor coordination
- Quotation evaluation and commercial negotiation support
- Purchase order and contract administration
- Inventory and stock monitoring
- Procurement reporting and expenditure analysis