Procurement Officer at Global Profilers

Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently recruiting for the role of procurement officer on behalf of our client, a leading industrial company involved in various businesses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Procurement engineers oversee the purchase of technical equipment for industrial operations. They collaborate with designers to determine the equipment needed to complete manufacturing or construction projects according to specifications, research vendors for that equipment, and then order it.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understanding the technical data and specifications that a designer or technician requires
• Communicating equipment needs to the supplier
• Evaluating supplier options
• Negotiating with suppliers on points like price, schedule, quantity and packaging.
• Evaluating vendors and procurement strategies for efficiency and value
• Reviewing legal and contractual responsibilities for both the supplier and the company.
• Facilitating communication between company stakeholders, managers and other team members regarding technical procurement
• Develop Sourcing or Purchasing startaegies based on portfolio analysis and supplier preferencing study.
• Define and maintain documented category and supplier strategies using market and competitive data.
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule to ensure on-time deliveries of final product.
• Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets.
• Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.
• Perform regular performance review with suppliers to drive continuous improvements.
• Create monthly performance reviews and reports focusing on overall sourcing requirements.
• Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.
• Adopt appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies in purchasing to secure better prices.
• Train team on effective procurement processes and strategy.
• Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement.

Years of Experience: 7 years