Procurement Officer at Churchgate Group

Job Summary

• The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing supplier relationships and overseeing the procurement lifecycle to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating potential suppliers/contractors, floating and analyzing enquiries, negotiating terms, preparing purchase/work orders, and coordinating logistics for material delivery. 
• The candidate will play a key role in supporting project execution by ensuring materials and services are procured and delivered in line with company standards, specifications, and deadlines.

Job Details

• Identify, register all potential suppliers/contractors, and monitor/ analyze their performance.
• Float enquiries for approved material requisition/indents, review quotations, compare, negotiate with suppliers/ contractors with regard to obtain the best price/quality and delivery/completion on time
• Inspect materials/equipment before finalization of purchase.
• Prepare a comparison chart and make of Purchase Order /Work Order for management approval.
• Release of Purchase Order/Work Order to suppliers/contractors and following up for timely and prioritized delivery/completion as per approved specification and delivery/completion terms.
• Logistics arrangement for transferring materials within units/project sites.
• Document/Monitor for indents (MR)/ service indent (FRMR) /PO / WO and create a data bank.
• Follow up with the account department for suppliers/contractors payment when due.
• Coordinate with the account department for the timely release of payment to ensure goods are delivered on time. 
• Any other responsibilities as may be delegated by Management.

Requirements

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience required for managerial responsibilities with any technical background, preferably Electrical/mechanical engineering.

Educational Qualification:

• B.Tech, B.Eng., or HND in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

Professional Qualification: 

• Professional Certifications in Supply Chain & Procurement will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Very good communication skills.
• Good knowledge of market trends.
• Very good negotiating skills.
• Very good knowledge of product specification and market sources.