Procurement Officer at Rapid Action Aid Initiative (RAAI)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
78506
Job Views
106

Job Description



Contract Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension


Job Descriptions·



  • Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of all project purchasing.

  • Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.

  • Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.

  • Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

  • Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

  • Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

  • Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services from vendors to be purchased for project supplies descriptions.

  • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

  • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

  • Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice in the organisation.

  • Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.

  • Work with Project manager to determine procurement needs quality and delivery requirements.

  • Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, on a continuous basis.

  • Control and monitor expenses against approved budgets while Develop sourcing strategies. Cost saving budgeting and targeting

  • Set and plan how to achieve supplier accreditation and service level management, Payment terms negotiation, optimization and management of contracts with vendors

  • Review inventory and update as required

  • Receive orders from various departments

  • Initiate and keep track of orders

  • Receive, inspect and distribute orders

  • Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.

  • Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time

  • Maintain good relationships with suppliers and renegotiate prices on a regular basis

  • Keep daily records especially accounts to be submitted for payment to vendors on time

  • Good Administration and reporting skills as necessary where he/she make or purchase policy analysis and recommendations.


Skills and qualifications:



  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred.

  • 4 years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

  • Supervisory and management experience.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.

  • Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

  • As a hiring manager, recruiting vendors for supplies


Collaboration:



  • Collaborate with the project manager to ensure that all procurement and logistics are falling accordingly to procurement policy and in accordance with the budget lines.

  • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with team, colleagues, Members, and external partners and supporters

  • Values diversity, and sees it as a source of competitive strength


Creativity:



  • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

  • Willing to take disciplined risks.


Integrity:



  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.


Similar Jobs

Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Cookie Policy

Accept