Job Description
Jobs in Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Summary
- The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the procurement process for all supplies, equipment, and services required by the organization.
- This role ensures that all procurement activities are conducted in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with company policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with organizational objectives.
- Forecast procurement needs and establish long-term and short-term procurement plans.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and monitor their performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
- Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Resolve any issues related to purchase orders, including discrepancies and delays.
- Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor and manage procurement budgets.
- Ensure procurement activities contribute to cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all procurement activities.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs.
- Provide regular updates on procurement activities to management.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and best practices.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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