Procurement Officer at Secure Anchorage Area West Africa

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Supply Chain

Job Role

• Mode of sourcing Internal - OMS/SAA/Gyro/PPFM and External
• Core mission of the role is to provide support in various procurement and supply chain operations; manage efficient document control; coordinate timely processing of all requisitions and orders while ensuring a customer-centric attitude with internal and external clients.

Key Context

• Excellent procurement and supply chain procedures
• Significant internal liaison - All end users, Accounts / Finance, Warehouse etc.
• Highly customer centric and service oriented work environment.
• Increasing focus on Corporate Performance

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Invite, assess and award / recommend supplier bids, quotation and proposals
• Sourcing, Sorting, Pre-qualification and Evaluation of vendors quotations for pricing / quality and vendors reliability for timely delivery and repeat purchase
• Responsible for managing vendors/supplier performance in terms of product / services quality, costs, delivery and responsiveness through periodic reviews of suppliers and improvement performance
• Ensure all necessary documentation for goods receipt, delivery note, invoices etc. are in place for payment consideration by finance
• Develop and maintain cost data bank for all procurement transactions
• Populate and maintain accurate updated records of purchases / services rendered, cost etc.
• Prompt issuance of purchase order in line with bid analysis results, follow up on issued purchase order for conformity with the Purchase order specification and prompt delivery
• Responsible for retention and relationship management of vendors / suppliers through opening credit lines, post-paid purchases etc.
• Continuous update of vendors data base for improved supply chain performance
• Any other task requested to ensure OMS remains the industry leader

Educational Qualifications, Certifications and Experience
Education:

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting and any other relevant degree.

Experience:

• 3-6 years relevant work experience in a related field
• Professional Procurement Certification/Membership
• Demonstrate evidence of knowledge (Brag file).

Competencies:

• Negotiation
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Logistics & Supply chain
• Procurement Principles
• Document Management
• IT Appreciation & Application
• Initiative / Judgement
• Analytical Thinking
• Business report writing