The Procurement Executive is responsible to ensure achievement of timely, cost effective procuring of defined products and services for the organization for a competitive advantage and the proper processing of assigned customer orders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Finalize purchase details of orders..
- Proceed purchase orders and purchase requisitions for materials ordering
- Review deliveries against the orders.
- Ensure that all invoices are sent to accounts for payment.
- Produce and maintain all reports.
- coordinate with other departments, particularly the ccounting, manufacturing and stock departments.
- Ensure timely delivery of products to site.
- Responsible to source, negotiate and purchase materials for both local and overseas vendors.
- Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the project.
- Advise internal and external issues pertaining to purchasing Terms & Conditions
- Daily operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing and following up on Purchase Orders delivery and shipment schedules.
- Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices.
- Ensure all the procurement criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectations.
- Responsible for implementing internal procurement strategies to cater for high delivery and short lead time requirements.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in procurement would be an advantage.
- 10 years experience in procurement field, preferably in the construction sector
Competencies required:
- Integrity
- Attention to detail and close follow up with relevant stakeholders
- Good negotiation skills
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent English and French, oral and written communication skills.
- Conversant with Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers