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

To be successful as a procurement officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top procurement officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards.

Senior Procurement Officer 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 and analyzing, products and services to be purchased.

• Maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports. 

• Participate in purchase process.

•  Make sure that at least 3 Performa invoices are collected for each purchase.

• Make sure that purchase is made as per purchase committee recommendation and as per GM approval.

• Make sure purchased items are as per Specification of requesting body.

• Use expert’s assistance when Specification is not clear no Specification.

• Issue Purchase orders up on approval of bid.

• Request petty cash for purchases under the limit of purchase. Committee. 

• Strictly register & follow up Procurement process.

• Make sure that purchases made are delivered to store.

• Follow up settlement of purchase advances 

• Performa’s of all tasks assigned by his supervision.

Job Requirements

Academic qualification:

• BA business management or Procurement and Supply management or a similar field preferred.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

• Supervisory and management experience.

• Attention to detail

Experience፡

• At Least 4+ years of experience as a senior procurement officer or in a similar position.

Skills and knowledge

• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.

• Analytical thinking skills.

• Administration skills.

• The ability to use your initiative.

• Customer service skills.

• The ability to work well with others.

• Concentration skills.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and other credentials via email: Info@timextradingplc.com