Procurement Officer
Current• Direct and supervise the activities of purchasing agents to ensure effective performance of job duties. Seek and gain approval of executives to secure purchasing contracts with new suppliers or vendors. Compare product prices and service quality to ensure a company gets the best deals on purchased products/services• Oversee the processing of payment and preparation of invoices. Prepare and manage budget for the purchase department. Carry out market analysis to determine future product… Show more • Direct and supervise the activities of purchasing agents to ensure effective performance of job duties. Seek and gain approval of executives to secure purchasing contracts with new suppliers or vendors. Compare product prices and service quality to ensure a company gets the best deals on purchased products/services• Oversee the processing of payment and preparation of invoices. Prepare and manage budget for the purchase department. Carry out market analysis to determine future product availability. Comply with purchasing policy and procedures within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with company policies• Prepare the project procurement strategy and relevant plans. Develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets. Build Vendor management platform / metrics, to develop Vendor performance index and to do a continuous monitoring of these matrices. Ensure the PO matches the Material Requisition• Provide guidance to the project procurement team on the execution of its tasks and ensure compliance with Project Procurement procedures and strategy. Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation. Determine quantity, timing of deliveries. Ensure timely closure of projects with no escalations• Led operations in purchasing and maintaining inventory control while collaborating with domestic and international vendors to sustain competitive pricing. Develops and manages key supplier relationship to serve the local site in the most efficient manner. Optimizes cash by extending supplier payment terms Show less