Procurement Officer

Job Title: Procurement Specialist / Officer Department: Procurement / Purchasing Reports To: Procurement Manager Job Purpose The Procurement Specialist manages the end-to-end purchasing process for construction materials, site consumables, and administrative supplies. The focus is on commercial efficiency, cost reduction, timely delivery, and maintaining an optimized supply chain. Key Responsibilities Receive and process Material Requisitions (MRs) from various project sites.

Source reliable suppliers for bulk materials (e.g., cement, steel, bricks) and finishing materials.

Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative materials.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions with vendors.

Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and track payments/invoices with the Finance department.

Coordinate with Site Storekeepers to verify delivered quantities and handle returns or discrepancies.

Maintain updated databases of active suppliers, price lists, and delivery lead times.

Job Requirements & Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field. (Certification like CSCP or CIPS is a plus).

Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Strong analytical skills for price comparisons and budgeting.

High organization skills to manage multiple site requests simultaneously.

Languages: Good command of English.