PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Reporting to Senior Procurement Officer

Main Responsibilities

Executing procurement activities of the entity in accordance with budgets, Procurement policy as well as PRAZ regulations and PPDPA Act.

Coordinating bidding processes, including pre bid meetings, clarifications, receipt and opening of bids.

Assists in the preparation of acquisition plans for various categories

Negotiating contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure that value for money and excellent service levels are maintained and optimized across all categories of expenditure

Conducting market research from a variety of sources, analyses data, identifies trends and prepares reports and recommendations.

Contributes to the development of procurement documentation, including acquisition plan, procurement schedule. Request for offers, evaluation plan, and negotiation plan and purchase recommendation.

Contributes to the evaluation of offers, including the development of evaluation methodology and criteria.

Provides procurement advice to internal clients and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Diploma in Purchasing and Supply/Procurement or equivalent

Professional Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (CIPS, IAC or HEXCO)

High National Diploma or Degree is an added advantage

Clean Class 4 drivers licence is a must.

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in purchasing and supply

Experience with Public Procurement and knowledge of Quality Management systems will be an added advantage

Working with SAP

Applications accompanied by detailed CV shall be submitted by 30 January 2019. Please clearly mark the job title on the subject.