Procurement Officer at Daystar Power Energy Solution

Description

• We are looking to engage a competent and experienced Procurement officer who will handle local and international purchasing. 
• He or She will play a pivotal role in securing high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for the business by following procurement procedures and maintaining an updated list of current and incoming stock.
• We require a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Support:

• Work with the Procurement team to deliver a strategically focused, professional and efficient procurement service, providing expert advice, support and guidance to stakeholders within the business, using best practices in procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Act as the procurement primary point of contact, partnering senior managers within assigned business areas – ensuring they receive effective strategic procurement support and proactive advice, spanning the full lifecycle of all procurement activity.
• Lead on commercial activities in the procurement of high risk/high value contracts within the assigned business area - from end-to-end market engagement, supplier due-diligence, tender, contract negotiation and award.
• Provide advice to contract owners to support the resolution of issues and any post-contract disputes, working collaboratively and seeking appropriate legal guidance where required.
• Working with the Procurement Manager to deliver the Corporate Procurement Strategy, adopting a robust but proportionate approach to sourcing and contract management to ensure contract visibility but also facilitate improvements in relationship management and communication.

Managing Systems, Processes and Data

• Support the wider Procurement guidance to all internal stakeholders on best practice procurement principles, contract management, e-Procurement and Purchase to Pay systems in a format appropriate for the audiences.
• Feed into the development and maintenance of procurement information, guidelines, templates and tools and other useful information to be used.
• Provide high level systems support to stakeholders for all procurement systems.

Vendor Management:

• Conduct appropriate supplier due diligence to identify supply chain risk and provide support and guidance to stakeholders on appropriate supplier evaluation and risk mitigation methods.
• Produce regular reports on supplier/contract performance against agreed measures, which both monitor progress and enable effective decision-making.

Learning, Evaluating and Improving:

• Participating in, contributing to and supporting continuous improvement activities by adapting to the changing systems within the Procurement team, the Planning & Operations within the organization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Sciences, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline
• Experience: Must have 3-5 years' experience in supply chain management particularly with importation of highly valued assets
• Language Proficiency: English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills)

Character:

• Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm for a fast-paced, high-performing start-up work environment
• Attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised and able to plan, think critically, pre-empt and communicate
• Manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment

Competency and Skills Requirement:

• Computer savvy with a knowledge of working with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Office and PowerPoint in particular)
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills required
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment.
• Must demonstrate discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills in discussions relating to finance, budget and cost.
• t be able to manage time, prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

Salary and Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.