• Application Deadline: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Procurement Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: HND/BSc


• 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.