Procurement Officer at Innov8 Hub

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Conduct supplier and product research to ensure the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules, and quality.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts.
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years proven experience as a procurement officer or related position.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as skills in performing tasks, especially local market survey.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collating and analyzing data.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.