Procurement Specialist

General

• Ensure all materials and services required by the Company are sourced and procured in accordance with appropriate policies and processes.
• Review and validate all purchase requisitions.
• Obtain multiple quotations as per the Company's process.
• Issue timely purchase orders with complete details.
• Track and expedite deliveries.
• Maintain a full audit trail for all procurement transactions.
• Ensure compliance with financial authority (AFE/Budget approval).
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in supplier meetings to ensure standards are adhered to regarding price and performance.
• Promote and develop the Company's safety and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with Finance and Contracts to ensure a smooth Procure to Pay process.
• Close all open purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Develop fixed price catalogues and upload onto MAXIMO.
• Consolidate the supplier base.
• Implement sourcing strategies as per the Kraljic model of purchasing.
• Identify opportunities for buying from alternate markets.
• Ensure all orders comply with applicable statutory regulations.

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree level in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• Working knowledge of purchase order terms and conditions.
• 6-8 years of experience

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical capability.
• Strive for continuous improvement and focus on results.
• Motivated team player.
• Proficiency in Procurement Business Systems (preferably MAXIMO).

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Have you used any procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Oracle)?

Please specify

• Have you personally negotiated with suppliers or managed vendor performance (beyond raising purchase orders)?

Experience:

• procurement: 6 years (Required)