Responsibilities include assessing suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and guaranteeing that approved acquisitions are both high-quality and reasonably priced. To oversee approving purchases, keeping track of current and incoming inventory, and adhering to procurement procedures. Other responsibilities include:
Purchasing Officer:
Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
Manage both routine and complex purchase and/or service orders
Manage the bid cycle for material procurement and services
Ensure project purchasing activities are consistent with purchasing policies
Establish appropriate processes, guidelines, and practices for the management of the acquisition of supplies and services for both project and operational support
Contract Negotiation:
Identify, solicit, and select reliable contractors to supply
Ensure that identified opportunities are converted into business for the company
Provide agreed on approvals and supporting documentation for payment of invoices to ensure the required services to the company
Ensure delivery and efficient management of a portfolio of contracts in line with agreed Contract Management Plans of the company
Vendor Manager:
Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
Maintain and update the list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
Source for prospective suppliers by making use of the internet
Monitor the progress of the orders until the products and or services are received and invoiced.
Records Officer:
Maintain records of purchasing, pricing, and other important data
Keep track of and record outgoing and incoming shipments.
HSE:
Participate in Safety meetings and toolbox talks
Adherence to health and safety regulations and internal policies
Attendance to Health and Safety trainings organized by the company
Carry out duties in line with the company’s HSE policy and principle.