We are a leading logistics and supply chain company looking to hire a WAREHOUSE AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER who would be responsible for conducting purchasing activities and ensuring that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.
The ideal candidates must be conversant with truck parts and adept at negotiation.
Responsibilities:
Manage Warehouse activities and stock keeping.
Assist in negotiations with contacts to obtain cost effective procurement
Identify where new suppliers are needed or no longer required.
Update management on supplier performance when required
Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
Coordinate the receipt, opening and evaluation of quotations, tenders, or proposals for goods, services or works
Prepare and manage vendor/supplier contracts and purchase orders in liaison with the
Finance and Operations manager for its legality and ensure proper authorization in accordance with the company’s policies
Carry out market surveys, monitor and evaluate performance of the supply chain function
Review the supply chain to ensure it is efficient and effective
Manage the annual supplier pre-qualification exercise.
Continuously review the supplier base to identify new competitive suppliers
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a recognized.
Professional Certification in Procurement and Supplies Management is a plus
At least Three (3) years experience in procurement in a large organization
Proven experience in logistics and haulage sector is an added advantage