Key Responsibilities:

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.

Work with departmental heads to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.

Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance

Maintain contracts with vendors

Review inventory and update as required

Receive orders from various departments

Initiate and keep track of orders

Receive, inspect and distribute orders

Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.

Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time

Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in supply chain management or a procurement related degree    Mandatory

Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, or similar role    Desirable

Computer literacy qualification is essential.    Desirable

Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications    Desirable

Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is essential.    Desirable

Independent self-starter with attention to detail    Desirable

Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records    Desirable