Procurement Officer

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure advantageous terms
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, assets, inventory, and the supply of goods
• Tracking university assets, inventory & equipments.
• Preparing procurement reports and using these reports to improve procurement processes
• Ensuring all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Managing the procurement team and providing guidance on all purchasing tasks and decisions

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Must have excellent organizational and prioritization skills to effectively manage the priorities of multiple team members.
• Excellent analytical and process/systems thinking skills; excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

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Employee Benefits:?

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Five-day work per week
• Group-based health insurance plan
• Provident Fund
• Paid Time Off (10 days – annual leave)

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