Officer, Procurement at Ardova Plc

Job Summary

• The Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s purchasing activities, ensuring the acquisition of high-quality and cost-effective products and services.

Job Details

• Coordinate the Identification of potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate contracts and pricing terms.
• Manage and maintain up to date centralized supplier/vendor/contracts (SVC) database on the ERP
• Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory requirements to inform procurement decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function.
• Coordinate the procure to pay process for approved purchase requisitions 
• Develop customer/stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills including regular communication tactics
• Effectively represent procurement to the business and suppliers
• Analyze strategic sourcing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences, Social Science, Supply Chain and Logistics or a related field. 
• Possession of a professional accreditation in Procurement (like CIPS) is an added advantage 
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Best Practices in Supply Chain Management, Procurement Process Development, Global sourcing and international business knowledge
• Working knowledge of Agreement Management and Agreement Preparation
• Vendor Management knowledge
• Supplier Assessment and supplier Selection knowledge
• Experience in SAP, other ERP system with focus on Procurement.

Benefits

• HMO Coverage (Employee, spouse and 4 children)
• Daily lunch
• Group Life Coverage 
• Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS)
• Industrial Training Fund (ITF) 
• Pension Scheme
• Leave Allowance 
• 13th Month pay 
• Paid - Time off – Annual Leave, study leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, examination leave.
• Long Service Award.