Job Description

• Analyze the requisitions from all departments for purchases that will be made locally or purchases that will be imported taking project timelines into consideration. 
• Source for goods and services from credible and appropriate suppliers while maintain ethical and responsible sourcing that are in accordance with company statues.
• Create appropriate purchase orders for suppliers, including purchasing analysis, item identification ensuring all purchases are in line with statutory and company requirements. 
• Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, report non-conformance.
• Manage external customer order acknowledgement process using appropriate tools.
• Prepare order tracking schedules for all purchases. 
• Resolve supplier pricing discrepancies and conflicts.
• Contact internal customers as needed for order corrections or clarifications.
• Manage, review, and monitor the procurement process of all orders until they are closed.
• Interface with Manager to plan and priorities purchasing activities.
• Coordinate with Finance on order payments and regularization of order transactions
• Arrange for appropriate modes of delivery of items purchased while considering cost effective methods.
• Handle relationship with suppliers to ensure satisfaction of both parties. Involve other stakeholders as and when required.
• Develop and maintain the company's supplier database in respect of all conditions of engagement.
• Advice management of supplier performance and proposes new and discovered suppliers for consideration by management.
• Jointly undertake supplier audits
• Coordinate testing of goods, hand over goods to appropriate stakeholder
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Must uphold the Quality Management System (QMS) and work in conformance with the roles as specified in the Departmental Manual

• Effectively contribute to the delivery and achievement of the department’s management objectives 

• Understand fully, the importance of an effective OHS & EMS culture
• Promote a continual improvement of OHS & EMS activities.
• Identify and report hazards

Required Skills or Experience

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply, Supply Chain Management and other related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar role. 

• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures
• Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Basic mathematical knowledge