DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Manage claims and losses
• Review supplier proposals and invoices
• Review procurement documents and prepare orders
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Develop and monitor cost-reduction strategies
• Develop and monitor inventory control procedures
• Develop and monitor purchasing policies
• Manage vendors
• Develop and implement IT policy within the procurement department
• Monitor supplier performance
• Understand, analyze, and evaluate enterprise-wide procurement requirements for products and services.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in purchasing and supply or a similar field preferred.
• Possession of a Masters degree is an added advantage.
• 2+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Supervisory or management experience is a plus

HOW TO APPLY

CVs and Certificates should be sent to [email protected]