Procurement Officer (Catering Operations) at Olman Business Solutions (OBS) Limited

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Brief

• The Procurement Officer is responsible for implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels
• 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.
• Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
• Monitor’s business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
• Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company
• Identifies and researches potential new suppliers
• Research new products and services to meet company's goals
• Preparing procurement reports
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track inventory, and the supply of goods.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree or HND in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Applied Science, or a Related Field,
• Membership with CIPS
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures Work Planning and Management
• Cost Optimisation and Project Management
• Strong decision-making skills and time management skills