Procurement Officer at Home Affairs Supermarket

Job Brief:

• We’re looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team.
• You will be responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services for our company.
• You will work closely with our team of buyers and suppliers to ensure that we are getting the best possible prices for the goods and services we need.
• If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for procurement, we want to hear from you!

Procurement Officer Duties:

• Review procurement documents and prepare orders
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Develop and monitor cost-reduction strategies
• Develop and monitor inventory control procedures
• Develop and monitor purchasing policies
• Manage vendors
• Develop and implement IT policy within the procurement department
• Monitor supplier performance
• Meet with suppliers when needed
• Understand, analyze, and evaluate enterprise-wide procurement requirements for products and services

Procurement Officer Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Encourage continuous improvement in competitive bidding practices
• Track and schedule all materials, equipment, and personnel purchase orders
• Open new accounts as needed
• Track inventory levels and manage purchasing activities
• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures
• Manage claims and losses
• Review supplier proposals and invoices
• Discuss and analyze material and equipment needs with architects and engineers
• Track and report budgets by month, budget variance, and actual budget
• Improve operations through process improvements
• Develop and implement systems to monitor vendor performance
• Attend vendor meetings
• Develop cost control plans
• Document policies and procedures
• Coordinate with staff, operations personnel, and outside agencies to ensure materials, equipment, and services are available when needed
• Assist with contract

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in business, finance, or a related field
• 2+ years experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, and demonstrated ability to synthesize information from many sources.