Procurement Officer

 Job Summary

The Procurement Officer will report to the Procurement Manager and shall support the procurement team with all procurement activities including but not limited to:

• Assisting with Purchase orders.
• Contract drafting and renewal.
• Complete vendor due diligence and creation.
• Support for tendering exercise.
• Support in negotiation

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process from requisition to purchase order issuance.
• Recommend the most suitable supplier(s) to Procurement Manager.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine purchasing needs and specifications.
• Follow-up for on time delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Resolve issues related to deliveries, quality, or supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable governance and procedures.
• Support Procurement team members for tendering exercise and negotiation when required.
• Assist Procurement team with data capture and reporting when needed.
• Manage vendor creation and vendor due diligence.
• Assist with any other support required by the Procurement team when required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field and/or at least 2 years of experience in procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Quick learner
• Able to operate with minimum supervision.

The company reserves the right to call only the qualified candidates for the selection exercises.

Applications received after the closing date might not be considered.

The company also reserves the right not to proceed with the vacancies.