Job Description

Responsibilities

• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product range, etc
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers
• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
• Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
• Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, on a continuous basis
• Responsible the issuance of waybills, invoice and dispatch of goods
• Payment terms negotiation, optimization and management
• Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
• Make or purchase policy analysis and recommendations

Required Skills or Experience

• HND in Purchasing and Supply or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and purchasing software
• Good analytical and strategic thinking
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Mature, empathetic and professional