As a Procurement Associate at Vendease, you will be responsible for sourcing high-quality food supplies and related products from suppliers at reasonable prices and ensuring supply in good time.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Execute procurement objectives to ensure continuity of supply, whilst ensuring minimum lead times and maximum business cost savings.
Contribute to the preparation of inventory buying plans to guarantee supply efficiency
Issue purchase orders and follow-up with invoices, delivery, credit negotiations, supplier invoices, claims, credit notes and logistics tracking
Monitor market trends, price changes, forecast and initiate speedy ad hoc purchases where necessary.
Ensure transparency, efficiency and accountability in all transactions conducted on behalf of the business
Ensure timely deliveries of products within stipulated quality to the warehouse
Track suppliers' performance to ensure the company's established SLA's for suppliers are met, including but not limited to delivery times, product quality, and prices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to carry-out all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, negotiation and drafting contracts.
Ensure supplier satisfaction by maintaining good supplier relationships, keeping vital records and updating supplier information as required
Ensure departmental objectives and company goals are met
Advise senior management on strategy to improve overall procurement operational efficiency
Ensure proper records are kept within the appropriate channels to guarantee seamless departmental operations
Perform all other duties as directed by management
JOB EXPERIENCE
HND/BSc degree from a recognized institution
Extensive experience working in Procurement or related fields.
Working knowledge of the industry
Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to navigate markets to engage suppliers as required.
JOB BENEFITS
Health Insurance
Paid time off (maternity/paternity leave, annual leave)
13th Month Pay
Training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects within the tech ecosystem
Hybrid work that entails you work remotely partly and on-site the rest of the time