Main Job Purpose
The Procurement Officer is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement operations. The role ensures timely sourcing, supplier coordination, purchase order preparation, and cost-effective procurement to meet operational and project requirements while maintaining supplier quality, compliance, and documentation accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Procurement Operations
- Receive and review purchase requisitions from departments and ensure accuracy of specifications.
- Source suppliers, request quotations, evaluate offers, and prepare comparison summaries.
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved prices, terms, and conditions.
- Monitor and track order delivery progress to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
- Coordinate with warehouse and user departments to confirm delivery and resolve discrepancies.
- Supplier Management
- Maintain and update the supplier database and the approved vendor list.
- Support supplier evaluation and performance assessment activities.
- Establish professional communication and follow-up with suppliers to ensure reliability and adherence to company requirements.
- Cost & Compliance
- Ensure procurement activities follow company policy, control framework, and audit requirements.
- Support cost optimization initiatives and negotiation efforts to achieve savings.
- Maintain proper documentation and fill procurement files and digital records accurately.
- Reporting
- Prepare periodic procurement status reports (e.g., PO tracking, spend analysis).
- Escalate delays, supply risks, or quality issues to the Procurement Assistant Manager.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in logistics, industrial, supply chain, or FMCG sectors.
- Experience with ERP/SAP or procurement management systems is an advantage.
- Ability to prepare cost comparison and basic spend analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.