Procurement Officer is responsible for the Management & control of the procurement and Purchasing processes.

The person is also responsible for communication with suppliers, department officials and employees regarding purchase requisitions, specifications, bids, orders, and related matters.

Key Responsibilities 

• Authorizing purchase requisitions.
• Receive & evaluate Purchase requirements by checking & scrutinizing data given.
• Send out RFQ’s & co-ordinate and handle queries from internal and external customers
• Receive quotations and evaluate/select vendor and further negotiate where necessary
• Raising/Generate Local purchase Orders for signing and handling queries as a result
• Processing of approved LPOs with necessary photocopies, filing etc.
• Dispatching of LPOs to respective suppliers
• Follow ups on issued & overstayed orders, chase up deliveries as case requires
• Maintain cordial vendor/supplier relationship
• Facilitate from sourcing, negotiation, ordering to payment, dispatch & local C&F of all international/overseas direct import orders
• Co-ordinate any vendor disputes for account matters
• Vetting of Suppliers, entertain new potential vendors
• Handle matters of Procurement for non GBHL related entities
• Processing of unwanted (disposal) items
• Facilitation of medical purchases for top management.
• Represent the organization at supplier seminars & events
• Visit vendor premises for PR and WIP check or item viewing etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Public or Business Administration, or related field or a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies management from a recognized institution.
• Member of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in experience in purchasing and supplies management gained from a large reputable organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement / contracts principles, contracts administration and finance or accounting.
• Working knowledge of E- procurement systems is an added advantage.
• Applicants must exhibit a flexible work attitude with the ability to work productively in a team environment.
• They must also be able to work well independently to meet unexpected demands,

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Track record of building and maintaining relationships
• Coaching & Motivation for the Finance team
• Build networks in financial institutions, other public and government agencies