Procurement Officer

·        Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets

·        Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations

·        Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities

·        Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization

·        Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers

·        Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities

·        Prepare reports and updates as and when required

·        Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements

·        Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors

·        Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods

·        Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules

·        Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications

·        Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

·        Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.

·        Conduct research for new components and suppliers

·        Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation

·        Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance

• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues