Procurement Officer at Dogan's Sugar Limited

Job Purpose

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Officer.
• As a Procurement Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services needed for our operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Complying with the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and obtaining necessary approvals for products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, products, and services, considering quality, cost, delivery, and availability.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts, ensuring a win-win situation
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Checking the standard and quality of items received according to specification.
• Processing and fast-tracking vendor / supplier payments as at when due.
• Market analysis survey.
• Preparing budgets, cost analysis, and reportson the cost of consumables periodically.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.

Requirements and Skills

• HND / B.Sc Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a similar field.
• 3 - 5 experience as a Procurement Officer.
• Proficient with use of Microsoft EXCEL.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ideal candidate should have a solid background in procurement, preferably within the logistics or spare parts industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems