MATERIALS PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's operational and business objectives. Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, bidding, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchasing, and contract administration. Identify, evaluate, and accredit suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, competitive pricing, and regulatory compliance. Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, service agreements, and long-term contracts with vendors. Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate with Operations, Warehouse, Fleet, Engineering, and other departments to ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment. Oversee the procurement of fleet-related requirements, including vehicle parts, tires, fuel, maintenance supplies, and equipment. Ensure the timely procurement of office supplies, IT equipment, facility maintenance materials, and other operational requirements. Analyze procurement spending and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and operational efficiency. Prepare procurement budgets, forecasts, and management reports. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable government regulations. Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to achieve departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate budgeting, payment processing, and cost control. Drive digitalization and process improvements in procurement systems and workflows.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing Management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role. Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, construction, fleet management, or related industries is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of procurement principles, supplier management, contract negotiation, and inventory management. Familiarity with ERP, procurement, and inventory management systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities. High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.