Procurement Officer

Job Summary

We are looking for an astute procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and high-quality. The procurement officer's responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

• Minimum Qualification:Degree
• Experience Level:Mid level
• Experience Length:2 years

Job Description/Requirements

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.
  
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
  
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
  
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, products range e.t.c
  
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
  
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
  
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Degree in accounting, business management, or a similar field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
  
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  
• Supervisory and management experience.
  
• Attention to detail.