Procurement Officer

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing out, evaluating, and negotiating with suitable suppliers for the requirements of end-users in terms of product quality, lead-time, and cost, that shall cover the non-trade requirements for the Company, such as: awarding of store marketing collaterals, store signages, marketing merchandise, and uniforms.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS:
1 Communication Skills, verbal and written
2 Negotiation Skills, Analytical skills
3 Knowledge of Procurement systems and technology
4 Strong knowledge of Cost effectiveness and efficiencies
5 Detail-Oriented, Problem-solving skills
6 Work Collaboratively
7 Build successful business relationships
8 Project Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Leads in the sourcing, research, selection, and purchase of quality products and materials, including necessary company inputs and services.
2 Selects the appropriate and accredited suppliers in the category of responsibility.
3 Know if the items dispensed for the department are fully utilized. Monitors the frequency of purchases and recommends possible options to increase the effectiveness of purchasing power.
4 Develop pool of reliable supplier base and alternatives to strengthen business performance and build better business relationships.
5 To know which supplies are slow-moving, and find already unusable. Shall see to it that the demand of the department was met by the supplier.
6 Develop cost reduction projects and prioritization based on financial contributions.
7 Establish contract agreements with Suppliers to achieve efficiencies and cost-effectiveness. Review documents and reconcile discrepancies; make the necessary adjustments.
8 Achieve organizational goals and performance KPI’s.
9 Performs other functions as may be assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.