Procurement Officer at Planet Bottling Company

Job Description

• The Procurement Officer acts as a crucial component in the procurement team, aiming to deliver the company's inventory of supplies, gather and analyze purchase requests, and process purchase orders, resolving issues related to procurement.

Responsibilities

• Function as the focal liaison for the POM (Purchase Order Management) process, with internal employees and external vendors (liaison between legal and business to ensure continuity)
• Enforce the use of the Company's standard contracts
• Validate the appropriate purchase order approvals are in placebeforeo finalization.
• Managing the integrity of data-related processes
• Timely pricing and interface of purchase orders
• Identify suppliers of goods and services
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
• Liaison with the vendors regarding updates and details of goods
• Analyze invoices to ensure the accuracy of services delivered.
• Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive.
• Work closely with the procurement team to understand the details of the contract process and SOP.
• Administer the ISO 9001 and vendor performance evaluation process.
• Review RFQ proposals and negotiate contracts within the scope of authority.
• Knowledge of the Lagos state market.
• Must have a broad supply chain management system.

Qualifications

• B.sc in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or any related discipline.
• Masters/ Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent Experience is a must.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience working in a Supply Chain Management Processes
• At least 5years’ experience in purchasing and expediting
• Good Knowledge of ERP