Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
• Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
• Work with departmental heads to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
• Maintain 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
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in supply chain management or a procurement related degree    Mandatory
• Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, or similar role    Desirable
• Computer literacy qualification is essential.    Desirable
• Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications    Desirable
• Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is essential.    Desirable
• Independent self-starter with attention to detail    Desirable
• Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records    Desirable