Purchasing/Procurement Officer

Job description

Maintain and implement construction proforma / budget for each project
Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
Create scopes of work
Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs
Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary
Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
Ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate
Research new materials for design and cost savings
Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies
Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines
Assist in maintaining company quality control program
Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
Handle change order requests
Forecast upcoming demand
Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems
Manage materials/equipment inventory

REQUIREMENTS
Education;

College
Degree in Procurement/related field…Diploma in Purchasing and supply added advantage
Procurement management systems

Experience
5 years experience in Procurement atleast in 3 yrs in a construction company
Our expectations:

Ability to read and understand construction plans
Ability to accurately describe and assess the status of a construction project and be ready to provide possible solutions when necessary
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent problem solving abilities and experience with complex transactions with little supervision
Excellent computer skills and the willingness to learn company created software for managing projects
Excellent time management
The ideal candidate will be personable, professional, be detail oriented and comfortable communicating and negotiating with subs/suppliers.
Aside from providing an environment for growth and achievement, you will join a solid and professional team. We are driven, social and vivacious. Each one of us can genuinely say we enjoy every day at work, even the most challenging ones.