Procurement Officer (Remote)

Procurement Officer – Laboratory Equipment & Industrial Supplies (Remote – India)

We are looking for a proactive and technically aware Procurement Officer to support our trading operations in laboratory equipment, consumables, and industrial supplies.

Our company supplies laboratory and industrial products to:

• Food & Beverage industries
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Water treatment plants
• Manufacturing industries

The candidate must have experience handling technical RFQs, supplier follow-ups, and price comparisons for lab equipment and consumables.

Key Responsibilities

1️ RFQ Handling & Supplier Sourcing

• Receive product requirements from sales/technical team
• Send RFQs to multiple local and international suppliers
• Follow up consistently to obtain competitive pricing
• Compare quotations based on:
• Technical compliance
• Price
• Lead time
• Payment terms
• Prepare clear price comparison sheets in Excel

2️ Laboratory Equipment & Consumables Procurement

Handle sourcing for:

• Analytical instruments (pH meters, titrators, conductivity meters, etc.)
• Laboratory glassware and plasticware
• Testing consumables and reagents
• Pharma validation items
• Microbiology consumables
• Industrial testing instruments

Ensure:

• Correct technical specifications
• Datasheets, MSDS, COA availability
• Compliance with client requirements

3️ Commercial & Cost Analysis

• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms
• Assist in landed cost calculation (freight, duties, clearance)
• Support margin calculation before final quotation
• Monitor supplier lead times and order confirmations

4️ ERP & Documentation (Mandatory)

• Create purchase orders in ERP (Odoo preferred)
• Update supplier pricing and product details
• Maintain proper documentation:
• Proforma invoices
• Commercial invoices
• Packing lists
• Technical datasheets
• Ensure accuracy in item codes and product descriptions

5️ Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate closely with sales and technical teams
• Follow up with suppliers on shipment schedules
• Resolve pricing or technical discrepancies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science / Engineering / Commerce preferred)
• 2–4 years experience in procurement
• Experience in laboratory equipment or industrial supplies preferred
• Good understanding of Excel (price comparison & cost sheets)
• ERP experience (Odoo preferred)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• Experience dealing with Food & Beverage or Pharma clients
• Knowledge of technical documents (MSDS, COA, validation certificates)
• Basic understanding of import documentation & Incoterms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From RO300.000 per month