Procurement Officer

17 October
2023

Position: Procurement Officer

Job description

RESPONSIBILITES:

  • He/she will oversee and direct the execution of all procurement matters and management of materials and items that are procured and needed for constructing our master-plan developments within Appolonia City.
  • Responsibilities
  • Work with project and workstream managers to ensure conformity of procured materials and services with project specifications
  • Identify, prequalify and engage reliable suppliers and vendors while maintaining a database of various vendors and suppliers.
  • Request for completion of procurement-related forms and obtain and analyze price quotes.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and vendors on so as to secure advantageous terms on cost, payment terms and delivery periods.
  • Review and perform a risk assessment on new agreements/contracts with suppliers/vendors to ensure feasibility.
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Prepare purchase orders, plan and confirm delivery of materials and services.
  • Forecast to the finance team vendor and supplier payments that are due or expected for proper planning.
  • Collate the required audit trail and documentation to satisfy the finance department that a payment is due
  • Prepare procurement reports.
  • Maintained records and inventory of materials in various company stores.
  • Track and coordinate the storage and dispatch of materials.
  • Maintain suitable inventory levels for various materials.
  • Any other duty as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Hard skills and experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Construction industry
  • Background procurement in real estate and construction industries is an added advantage,
  • An understanding or interest in the property market and trends, with regards to prices of inputs for construction and real estate development,
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to adhere to deadlines, multi ask and be able to prioritize
  • Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.

How to apply

Please submit your updated resume to and clearly indicate ‘Procurement Officer” in the subject line by 1 November 2023.