Procurement Officer
Responsibilities:
• Drive and track Purchase Requisition to PO (Purchase Orders) conversion timely with a team of Buyers.
• Provide guidance to buyers to ensure adherence to existing organisational procurement guidelines; to ensure that best procurement procedures and practices are in place.
• Source, formulate and execute sourcing strategies to support user division requirements and assigned categories.
• Establish new relationships with new suppliers while also maintaining existing relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure they are met.
• Initiate and drive any continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure good conduct, discipline, welfare, proper discharge of duties and responsibilities by staff under his/her charge.
• Assist in generating management reports related to procurement activities.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
• Diploma in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Engineering.
• At least 2 years’ work experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & SAP applications.
• Proficiency in e-procurement applications such as SESAMi or SAP Ariba is a plus.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple duties and responsibilities at one time.
• Excellent leadership skills.