Procurement Officer at Baobabplus

Responsibilities

• The Procurement Officer's responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Provide information support to other departments in terms of procurement.
• study the new offers of suppliers;
• determine the types of goods that must be withdrawn from the range or enter into it;
• Ensure that Baobab always have promotional materials from suppliers
• Control the performance of duties towards suppliers; advise sellers, and sometimes buyers; control the movement of goods and the timing of shipment of goods.
• Review supplier claims and resolves conflicts; control product quality.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• build relationships with existing suppliers and find new ones offering the desired product at competitive prices.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Additional procurement officer responsibilities:
• In case of a decrease in demand for certain products, taking corrective measures with the marketing department.
• Achievement of the required level of turnover
• Research of new markets
• Fulfillment of individual official assignments of the management
• Business trips for dialogue with suppliers and procuremen

Qualification and Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Development Economics, Social Science or any relevant degree to Procurement.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player.
• Applicants should reside within the vacant region
• Minimum 1-2 years experience as a procurement officer or related position.