Vacancy: Procurement Officer

Job Description

• JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT OFFICER


• LOCATION: SPINTEX ROAD, ACCRA

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Officer is responsible executing purchasing activities within the supply chain process and ensure that purchased items are cost-efficient and of high quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, review and monitor the procurement process of all orders until they are closed


• Source for goods and services from credible and appropriate suppliers while maintaining ethical and responsible sourcing practices that are in accordance with statutory and company regulations


• Analyze local or import purchase requisitions from all departments taking project timelines into consideration.


• Create appropriate purchase orders for suppliers, including purchasing analysis, item identification while ensuring all purchases are in line with statutory and company requirements


• Ensure orders conform to supplier agreements and contracts


• Manage relationship with suppliers to ensure satisfaction of both parties


• Manage external customer order acknowledgement process using appropriate tools


• Prepare order tracking schedules for all purchases


• Resolve supplier pricing discrepancies and conflicts


• Interface with manager to plan and set priorities for purchasing activities


• Coordinate with the Finance department on order payments and regularization of order transactions


• Arrange for appropriate modes of delivery of items purchased while considering cost effective methods


• Develop and maintain the company's supplier database in respect of all conditions of engagement.


• Advice management of supplier performance and propose new and discovered suppliers for consideration


• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to conduct supplier audits


• Coordinate testing of goods and hand over goods to appropriate stakeholder


• Perform any other duties as assigned. oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality


• Uphold the Quality Management System (QMS) and work in conformance with the procedures as specified in the Departmental Manual

Required Skills or Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures


• Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail


• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines


• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel


• Good negotiation skills


• Good time management and organizational skills


• Basic mathematical knowledge

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• A Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Bachelor’s degree in the following fields; Supply Chain, Procurement, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, or any other relevant field in Social Science


• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar role