Procurement Officer

Duties And ResponsibilitiesDomestic & Import Purchases:Supervises the process of sourcing and purchasing of goods essential for business operations.Leads in Research on potential vendors and compares/evaluates offers from suppliers including Negotiation of Contract Terms of Agreement and Pricing.Creates and maintains good relationships with key suppliers to ensure merchandise is of high quality and is delivered on time.Oversees submission and receipt of pertinent Import Clearances (SPS & MAV).Continuously coordinates with Suppliers and/or Courier Service Providers regarding Shipping Schedule and documentary requirements.Ensures accuracy in order details entries (i.e. vendor name, quantities, prices) into internal databases ( Monitoring GSheet) including maintenance of updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoices.Certifies / ensures accuracy of submitted reports on purchases, including cost analyses & monitoring of stock levels.Coordinates with Warehouse & Logistics Team to ascertain proper storage of purchased items.Must know how to create a Purchasing plan and execute.QualificationsBachelors degree in any business-related courseAt least 2 years of relevant supervisory experience in Local and Import Purchasing in Food or Logistics sectorHas adequate knowledge on estimating, planning, inventory management, cost and budgetary preparation, supervision and management, and best practices in purchasingKnowledgeable in computer software applications including MS Office Suite/Google docs/sheets/ERPExcellent organizational, planning, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skillsKeen attention to detailsProficient oral and written English communication and presentation skills