JOB DESCRIPTION

• Identifying what goods, services or works are needed by the company
• Researching and evaluating potential suppliers for quality, reliability, and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to ensure the best deal
• Preparing and managing purchase orders in accordance with the company’s needs and budget
• Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
• Managing relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Reviewing and managing the company’s procurement strategy
• Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to applicable laws and regulations
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Assessing, managing and mitigating risks in procurement process

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1 – 3 years professional experience as a procurement officer or related position.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Degree or HND

Location: Accra