Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to manage the company’s supply of products and services. The Procurement Officer’s responsibilities include laying strategies to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries
Examine and test existing contracts
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years proven working experience as a Procurement Officer
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
Talent in negotiations and networking
Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software: preferably quick books
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
Experience in collecting and analysing data
A degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
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