Specialist, Procurement

Oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. It is also responsible for maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

Job Accountabilities & Activities

Planning

• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Operations

• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration.

Required Years Of Experience

1-2 Years in supply chain procurement.

Behavioral Competencies

1.1 Grow the Business – Customer Centric

1.2 Grow the Business – Market Dynamics

1.3 Grow the Business – Business Knowledge

2.1 Drive for Excellence – Sense of Urgency

2.2 Drive for Excellence – Accountability

2.3 Drive for Excellence – Innovation

3.1 Build Great Teams – Talent Investment & Teamwork

3.2 Build Great Teams – Coaching & Development

3.3 Build Great Teams – Performance Driven

4.1 Leverage Communication – Collaboration & Information Cascading

4.2 Leverage Communication – Transparency

4.3 Leverage Communication – Communication & Digital Savvy