Procurement Coordinator at Sixxco Oil Limited

Primary Responsibilities

• The procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.
• Conduct regular market research in order to maximize procurement opportunities and routes to market.

Other Duties:

• Ensure procurement is undertaken in line with the company's policies and principles.
• Manage active supplier list and ensure it is fit for purpose across procurement categories.
• Creating value in the following areas through Continuous Improvement initiatives: contract development and management, supplier performance and business reviews (KPI, safety, quality, productivity), market intelligence/technology & innovation, risk management, reliability & process improvement.
• Work with suppliers to expedite orders of materials and assist in resolution of incomplete or incorrect shipment.
• Monitor the timely delivery and expediting of ordered materials, equipment and services to their designated location, updating internal stakeholders accordingly of any changes/ anticipated delivery date.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key suppliers and technical partners to maintain quality standards and obtain best and most competitive price rates.
• Coordinates the activities of the procurement department, leading to the award and supply of goods and services as required by business owners across the organization.
• Develops, maintains and implements an operating manual to deliver the target benefits and financial savings for the organization.
• Sources and manages vendors/contractors and ensures the integrity of vendor information in line with company policy and standard practice.
• Ensures that vendors/contractors performance conforms with agreed contractual obligations
• Proactively seeks to reduce overall cost for the business by conducting value for money analysis for goods, including quotation exercises and alternative sourcing arrangements to identify cost reduction areas.
• Develops and obtains approval for all procedures in areas of responsibility.
• Liaises with GM, Finance & Accounts to ensure all financial obligations to suppliers, vendors and contractors are met on time.
• Provide periodic reports on the unit to the Human Resources & Admin. Manager for submission to the Managing Director.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years relevant work experience.