The Procurement Officer is responsible for all procurement activities including PFI collection and analysis, PO and Payment Request preparation, evaluating suppliers, products, and services, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

The position holder is expected to be organized in handling purchasing. The position holder plays a pivotal role in securing high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for our business.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

• Ensure that all procurement requests are processed efficiently and timely.
• Ensure that Purchase Requests (PRs) are received with full (adequately detailed) specifications of the supplies needed and that all sections of the form are adequately completed.
• Ensure that all documents are approved by the appropriate, authorized person at the correct time.
• Review Purchase Requests submitted, and ensure the correct procurement procedure is followed.
• Prepare all necessary paperwork for requesting quotations, evaluating quotations and putting POs or contracts in place.
• Ensure that requested goods and services are timely procured and delivered to the final recipient.
• Ensure that no unnecessary delays occur during the processes of requesting quotations, during the evaluation process or when putting in place a Purchase Order or Contract.
• Oversee the collection and receipt of goods from suppliers, ensuring that the goods are of the required specifications.
• Provide punctual feedback to budget holders whenever there might be delays at any point during a procurement process.
• Assist in developing an efficient and effective supply chain, and keep a database of local suppliers and prices of frequently needed goods and services.
• Carry out extensive supplier and market reviews and maintain a preferred supplier list in all locations of operation.
• Ensure that contract trackers are up to date and that contracts are renewed promptly.
• Oversee the routine pre-qualification exercises, ensuring that the full process is followed following the procurement guidelines.
• Prepare all tender dossiers to an appropriate standard, before all tenders as per the company guidelines.
• Ensure that the process outlined in the company’s Procurement Guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintaining a filing system in line with the company’s procurement guidelines.
• Efficient management of all documentation and paper trails in the company procurement system.
• These and other related works are assigned by his/her supervisor.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply Management/Economics/Accounting /Management/or related field of studies

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a procurement officer with solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems

Skills:

• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with suppliers, management and employees.
• Ability to shelve, store and distribute materials, and operate and enter information into a computerized ERP system.
• Knowledge of supplier management and record-keeping
• Strong analytical skills, results-oriented, quick learner
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• A proactive approach to prevention and delay of any stock