Procurement Officer at The Place

Job Summary

• The purchaser would visit major markets, Farms and supplier locations to find reliable vendors, negotiate prices, and ensure items are bought on time and at good cost.
• The role also involves using ERP tools for processing purchase orders and request, requires regular travel to Identify new vendors, monitoring of vendor performance and consistent research/market survey to stay updated on price changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify Farm Produce/items that are cheaper to buy in outstation regions or more cost-effective to bring in from other regions.
• Research and identify markets and supplier hubs within your outstation to find quality vendors for all food and non-food items.
• Vet vendors and distributors, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policy.
• Process daily outstation Purchase Request and Purchase Orders using the ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Monitor market trends and price changes regularly and share insights with the Procurement Manager.
• Keep proper records of all purchases and coordinate with warehouse, inventory, and finance teams for smooth procurement operations.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an OND qualification.