Procurement Officer

Job purpose : To support procurement activities by evaluating suppliers, sourcing materials and services, negotiating cost-effective purchases, and ensuring timely procurement in compliance with company standards, ISO requirements, and applicable regulations as per company standards. Duties and responsibilities Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the company, many of which are highly technical and require the application of complex procurement standards and procedures. Coordinate and support the departments for the issuance of Purchase Requests (PR) for procurement To prepare bid specifications, plan and propose sourcing strategies and requests for quotations/ proposals Evaluate vendor quotations and contracts to ensure that they are in line with the required technical and commercial specifications To analyze, compare and negotiate with the suppliers, as advised After negotiating and finalizing, with the required approvals, proceed to review the final contract and issue purchase order to the supplier. Maintain a professional relationship with the suppliers and maintain a comprehensive description of available products and current prices. To ensure timely ordering and delivery process, through the use of automated procurement system Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors, as required Assist and support the suppliers for their invoice payment, if required, but based on the contract terms and conditions Manage the yearly vendor evaluation and selection process, as per the requirement of ISO and other standards, if advised. To monitor and to review market conditions and pricing trends; Explore online options and to import from international market, if required; Accordingly update the line manager. To liaise with governmental or any other concerned authorities for any required approvals and permits To do data entry, cross verify and validate data accuracy of the assigned activity To Prepare the required monthly and /or any other MIS report, as assigned by your reporting manager To maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning, by attending educational workshop, training and e-learning programs, by reviewing professional publications and by benchmarking best practices. Responsible to comply with the applicable HSE and Road Transport Services (RTS) procedures, instructions, laws and applicable regulations To work ethically and to report any violations and acts that may affect the health, safety, environment, ethics and company reputation To Perform any other task, as assigned from time to time by the company, based on business requirement Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Graduation or higher from an accredited university.

Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably with 1–2 years in the waste management or automotive industry. Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge or experience in the automotive or waste management industry is advantageous. Professional Certification: Procurement, warehousing, or quality-related certifications are preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness skills
• Computer

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email, and internet applications
• Personal Attributes: A disciplined, honest, and highly organized team player with strong self-confidence and task-prioritization skills
• Employment Type Full-time

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