Procurement Officer

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to support procurement operations, supplier coordination, inventory management, reporting, and vendor management activities. Key Responsibilities: ▪ Manage procurement requests and prepare procurement documentation, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. ▪ Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain quotations, clarify requirements, support commercial negotiations, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. ▪ Support vendor evaluation, performance monitoring, and supplier relationship management. ▪ Ensure procurement activities comply with approved policies, procedures, approval workflows, and applicable regulations. ▪ Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, quotations, supplier information, and procurement documentation. ▪ Support inventory management by tracking procured goods and monitoring stock levels to meet operational requirements. ▪ Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement requirements and provide timely support. ▪ Assist in preparing procurement reports, including expenditure analysis, purchasing activity, vendor performance, and management information. ▪ Ensure procurement activities are accurately recorded in relevant procurement or ERP systems. ▪ Support audit requirements by maintaining complete, accurate, and accessible procurement records. ▪ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, cost optimization, productivity, sustainability, and process improvement. ▪ Follow departmental policies, procedures, SOPs, systems, and approved procurement practices. 🔎 Minimum Qualifications: ▪ High School Diploma with relevant professional experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field. Minimum Experience ▪ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or a similar role. ▪ Practical experience in procurement documentation, supplier coordination, quotations, purchase orders, contracts, inventory support, and vendor management. Required Skills: ▪ Procurement planning and request management ▪ RFI, RFQ and RFP preparation ▪ Supplier and vendor coordination ▪ Quotation evaluation and commercial negotiation support ▪ Purchase order and contract administration ▪ Inventory and stock monitoring ▪ Procurement reporting and expenditure analysis ▪ Vendor performance monitoring ▪ Procurement and ERP systems