Delivers the complete procurement cycle for the local and overseas purchase of medium-criticality, medium cost materials and services, ensuring end user requirements are met in terms of time lines, cost, quality and specifications.
Receives end-user requests for procurement of materials/services and undertakes checks to ensure completeness of information and proper authorization.
Accesses database to identify potential suppliers of non-critical, medium-criticality, medium cost materials and services. Prepares bid packages, invites bids, clarifies queries, receives offers and consults with end users to confirm compliance with technical specifications.
Analyses and evaluates proposals, comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to identify and recommend preferred suppliers.
Prepares post-approval documentation for authorization and placement with preferred supplier ensuring full protection of Company legal and commercial position.
Addresses issues regarding minor contractual disputes in order to protect Company X position and achieve satisfactory resolution for all parties.
Coordinates with Finance and other Procurement staff for the certification and resolution of supplier invoices within contractual timeframes.
Monitors the performance of suppliers to ensure agreed service levels are met and maintained. Identifies areas of shortfall and recommends remedial action.
Conducts research into local and overseas markets in order to identify and assess new or alternative sources of materials and services that meet Company X specification and pricing standards.
Maintains data in procurement information systems and on other paper-based filing systems to establish an audit trail and ensure ease of retrieval for the production of activity and expenditure reports.
Reviews product catalogues, trade journals, publications and the Internet in order to maintain current and comprehensive technical and commercial knowledge of materials and services of interest to the company.
Ensures all purchasing activities are undertaken in line with established policies, procedures and standards in order to maintain and promote the integrity of operations.
Ensures strict compliance with all approved HSE procedures and practices in order to afford protection to life, property and the environment.
To perform any other duties assigned by his direct Supervisor / Manager.
operations.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree in BSc. Industrial Engineering.
A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.
Very Good computer literacy.
Very Good standard of written and spoken English.
knowledge of vendor sourcing practices & Inventory Management is a plus
You will love this job if you have:
Top notch Negotiation Skills
Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analysis.
