Procurement Officer

We are currently looking for an experienced and well organised Procurement Officer.

We are currently looking for an experienced and well organised Procurement Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the procurement of materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and other important data.
• Communicates and determines scheduling with suppliers for pricing, order fulfilment and delivery.
• Create and maintain a good portfolio of clients with relevant details.
• Review quotations, analyse and make comparative prices of materials and equipment of different suppliers.
• Ability to negotiate the best deal for pricing with suppliers.
• Verify purchase requisition and prepare purchase order as per set standards.
• Ensure that products and supplies conforms to the requirements prior to purchase.
• Request samples and verify quality of products where applicable before proceeding with purchase.
• Cancel orders upon request by ensuring proper practises are respected. 
• Monitor supplies order and ensure close follow up as till delivery.
• Check and inspect incoming materials with suppliers and track discrepancies.
• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming materials and also current supplies.
• Research, identify and recommend potential suppliers.
• Follow up of payment with concerned department and keep records of all transactions.
• Any other duties related to purchasing and procurement.

Qualifications and experience

• HSC, Certificate or Diploma in Purchasing/Procurement, any relevant qualifications related to post.
• A minimum of 3 years hands on work experience preferably in construction sector.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, etc.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written in English and French.
• Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent with numbers, price calculations.
• Good knowledge of MS office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and time management.