Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews and processes purchase order requisitions for completeness and accuracy in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Prepare and issue requests for quotes (RFQ), requests for proposal (RFP) and Tender Documents. • Develop RFPs, analyse response, negotiate and award contracts and agreements
- Prepare and issue purchase orders
- Conduct product research as needed
- Identifies and negotiates cost saving opportunities with vendors based on order quantity and the dollar value of goods and services being purchased.
- Sets up vendors in the system and data base.
- Monitor progress of orders and frequently follow-up.
- actively communicate with internal customers and external vendors; proactively respond to changing customer needs
• Assist Accounting Department with invoice reconciliation and resolution of issues related to invoices • Utilize financial system to produce reports for analysis to assist in negotiations and tracking performance of suppliers.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional purchasing organization.
- Ensure that all Procurement operations functions comply with audit recommendations, resolving any none compliance indicators within agreed timelines.
- Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends
- • Maintains control of correspondence, attends meetings and maintains files in an orderly fashion.
- Always keep track of records for monthly routine bills.
- Frequently report on LPO balance reports and provisions.
- Prepare the monthly provisions report and post it into the system.
- Follow up on monthly closing reports with the accountant related to MIR.
- Check the monthly BRS working with the accountant.
- Any other tasks required by the Finance Manager related to the department
Bachelor Degree in Business administration and commerce, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement and finance department.
- More than 3 years’ experience with a company in the Engineering and/or Business.
- Strong understanding of procurement and accounting principles and best practices Knowledge:
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP software
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical and planning skills.