Procurement Officer at Willers Solutions

Responsibiliities

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, and costing
• Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this regularly.
• Work with internal stakeholders/ staff to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply/demand alignment, material replenishment, and supplier performance
• Control and monitor expenses against approved budgets
• Develop sourcing strategies and cost-saving budgeting and targeting
• Maintain contracts with vendors review inventory and update as required
• Receive orders from various departments, Initiate and keep track of orders
• Receive, inspect, distribute orders, and reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers/vendors and renegotiate prices regularly

Requirements

• A minimum of a BSc / HND in Accounting, Business Management, or a similar field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position in a manufacturing company.
• Computer literacy qualification is essential. Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word-processing applications
• Procurement/Inventory Software and Accounting Software experience is essential
• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.