Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provide procurement support to the Procurement Manager, achieving cost efficiency and ensuring a timely supply of quality materials in compliance with quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct inspections and audits on materials, equipment, and processes to maintain quality benchmarks. • Maintain documentation of quality checks, corrective actions, and compliance reports. • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives. • Ensure adherence to QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) guidelines in all operations. • Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers. • Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other procurement and administrative data. • Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply when required while maintaining quality standards. • Maintain and update the list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development. • Provide procurement support as directed by the Procurement Manager. • Support procurement planning and ensure timely availability of quality materials. • Assist in the ordering of supplies and act as a purchaser in required instances. • Help to drive better procurement practice across the organization.  • Report departmental sourcing requirements to the Procurement Manager. • Monitor, maintain, and store office supplies and equipment; request replacement supplies as needed or at re-order level. • Prepare reports on expenses, office budgets, and other expenditures. • Maintain relationships with outsourced services to ensure the best value. • Ensure timely payment processing for suppliers and vendors. • Ensure availability of office consumables. • Keep to date record of stock and issuance.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (Procurement knowledge preferred).
• Membership of a related professional body, e.g. CIPS, CILSCM, CIPPM, ISMN, etc. (added advantage)
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in procurement officer roles with good exposure to QA/QC.

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