Procurement Officer

Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, and process approved purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Source and evaluate reliable suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Compare prices, negotiate favorable terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Place orders and monitor deliveries to ensure timely and accurate fulfilment.
• Verify that purchased goods and services meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, suppliers, invoices, and deliveries.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Production, Stores, Administration, and other departments.
• Monitor stock and purchasing requirements to support timely replenishment and prevent stock-outs.
• Resolve purchasing, supplier, quality, and delivery issues promptly.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval processes, and ethical standards.Maintain confidentiality and report any suspected irregularities or conflicts of interest.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years' relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, negotiation, order processing, and supplier management.Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with purchasing/inventory management systems is an advantage.

Key Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Good numerical and analytical abilities
• Strong supplier relationship management
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and cost-consciousness
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism

KPI:

Performance will be measured based on:

• Cost savings and purchasing efficiency
• Timely processing of purchase requests
• On-time delivery performance
• Quality and specification compliance
• Supplier performance
• Documentation accuracy
• Compliance with purchasing policies
• Internal responsiveness and service
• Effective resolution of purchasing issues