Procurement Officer

About the role

The Procurement Officer will manage the end‑to‑end purchasing process for equipment, materials, supplies and services. You will ensure compliance with internal policies, international trade standards and local regulations while supporting the organization’s operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and orders within authorized limits.
• Invite, assess and recommend suppliers for tenders, bids, quotations and proposals.
• Negotiate contract terms, maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
• Assist in developing specifications for equipment, materials and services.
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, warranty, damages and insurance.
• Reconcile value discrepancies and resolve related issues.
• Supervise purchasing clerks and address staffing resource needs.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of purchasing transactions for equipment, materials, capital goods and services.
• Understanding of supply chain, production processes, relevant regulations and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret dense, complex texts and make high‑level inferences on policies, trade terms and international standards.

Required skills