Procurement Associate

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and interpreting clients' supply chain requirements, planning and organizing a course of action, and negotiating contracts as required.
• Purchase materials, goods, services, and business services based on the specifications and requirements of the client.
• Negotiate and research suppliers and commodities.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations and review with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Negotiate prices and delivery conditions.
• Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, and orders.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follow up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate the status of orders with clients.

Requirements:

• A First Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Social Sciences, or a Numerical degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehousing.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Candidate must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be ready and able to work well within a small team environment.
• Must have great organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail is a must.
• Note: Female candidates only for gender balance.