Job Description
The Technical Procurement Officer is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential technical materials and equipment required for our manufacturing processes.
THE JOB
- Attending material request applications from departments.
- Preparation and issuance of Requisition for quote/invitation to bids to suppliers.
- Negotiate based on the standard procurement guidelines and metrics which include pricing, quality, specifications, timeline to delivery and payment terms and ensure items are gotten in a cost-effective manner.
- Place orders according to superior requirements and track the delivery of items based on agreed timelines.
- Follow up in enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
- Responsible for material utilization rate and material suggestion feedback collection.
- Keeping update of Purchase.
- Dispatch of trade and operational vendor invoices to finance.
- Participate actively in the supplier’s selection and undertake performance reviews.
- Ensure that the goods/services purchased are at the best TCO & contract conditions.
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings.
- Ensure that the goods & services purchased are in accordance with the Purchase Requisition
THE PERSON MUST
- Be analytical and proactive.
- Have strong planning skills.
- Have strong negotiation skills.
- Possess relationship management skills.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with sound proficiency in MS Office. applications.
- Have sound Excel analysis skills with ERP/SAP.
QUALIFICATION
- First degree.
- Member of professional body– CIPS, CISCM or any other relevant professional designations
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 2-3 years practical experience with FMCG or high pace manufacturing environment.
