Procurement Officer

Overview We are recruiting! Our client in Kitwe, is looking for a Procurement Officer to join their team for a job vacancy within the manufacturing industry. To apply, or for more information, follow the link below. Procurement Officer JOB OVERVIEW To purchase quality goods and services timeously and at competitive prices to ensure smooth plant operations. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES/TASKS Accountabilities/Tasks Ensures that all approved purchase requisitions from departments are actioned in accordance with laid down procedures to meet the requirements of the operations Sends out enquires for all approved purchase requisitions in order to get quotations from suppliers. Adjudicates quotations received from both local and foreign suppliers in order to select the best suppliers using the value for money considerations. Develops standard contracts and service level agreements documents which can protect the company’s interests from our suppliers. Improve supply chain sourcing strategies by looking for better sources of materials and services Ensures an effective communication of purchase orders and delivery dates to internal customers (HOD, Stores Controller) timeously for planning purposes and to avoid stock outs. Ensures value for money is realised through effective and efficient negotiation without delaying the procurement process Complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements in line with production operations in order to maintain the company brand. Ensures value timely payments to suppliers are made by diligently making follow ups with finance department Conducts annual supplier/contractor performance evaluations for all active local suppliers to identify performance gaps and make recommendations JOB KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Key Performance Areas (KPAs) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs ) Delivery Number of on time deliveries /Total number of deliveries per key supplier Cycle Time Time of purchase order placement – Time of requisition submi