Procurement Officer

Domestic & Import Purchases

• Supervises the process of sourcing and purchasing of goods essential for business operations.
• Leads in Research on potential vendors and compares/evaluates offers from suppliers including Negotiation of Contract Terms of Agreement and Pricing.
• Creates and maintains good relationships with key suppliers to ensure merchandise is of high quality and is delivered on time.
• Oversees submission and receipt of pertinent Import Clearances (SPS & MAV).
• Continuously coordinates with Suppliers and/or Courier Service Providers regarding Shipping Schedule and documentary requirements.
• Ensures accuracy in order details entries (i.e. vendor name, quantities, prices) into internal databases ( Monitoring GSheet) including maintenance of updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoices.
• Certifies / ensures accuracy of submitted reports on purchases, including cost analyses & monitoring of stock levels.
• Coordinates with Warehouse & Logistics Team to ascertain proper storage of purchased items.
• Must know how to create a Purchasing plan and execute.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in any business-related course
• At least 2 years of relevant supervisory experience in Local and Import Purchasing in Food or Logistics sector
• Has adequate knowledge on estimating, planning, inventory management, cost and budgetary preparation, supervision and management, and best practices in purchasing
• Knowledgeable in computer software applications including MS Office Suite/Google docs/sheets/ERP
• Excellent organizational, planning, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills
• Keen attention to details
• Proficient oral and written English communication and presentation skills