Procurement & Logistics Executive at Comercio Partners

Responsibilities
Procurement:

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Preparing procurement reports.
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
• Manage the procurement team to optimal performance.

Logistics:

• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
• Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting procurement and supply.
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement.
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
• Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
• Manage the delivery officer’s performance.
• Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process deliveries.
• Respond to any issues or complaints.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND qualification with a minimum of 3 years work experience.