Procurement Officer

RESPONSIBILTIES:-

·        Create and implement cost effective procurement strategy and policies and regularly develop work proficiency to support growth for new projects.

·        Forecast procurement needs for each ongoing and future projects.

·        Monitor macro trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to react.

·        Build and develop relationships with key suppliers, vendors and customers.

·        Ensure order of materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved.

·        Review all quotations before processing.

·        Oversee preparation of purchase requisitions and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of products.

·        Approve and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.

·        Track and manage purchasing activity and measurements.

·        Investigate defective or unacceptable new materials with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.

·        Ensure supplier compliance with material specification and standards; site and company requirements for safety.

·        Ensure the department staff are regularly trained and well informed.

·        Ensure maintenance of procurement files.

·        Prior to ordering, check all ex-stocks availability in central stores and sub stores. 

·        Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices.