Procurement Officer at Frank Management Consult Ltd

Key Responsibilities 

• Authorizing purchase requisitions.
• Receive & evaluate Purchase requirements by checking & scrutinizing data given.
• Send out RFQ’s & co-ordinate and handle queries from internal and external customers
• Receive quotations and evaluate/select vendor and further negotiate where necessary
• Raising/Generate Local purchase Orders for signing and handling queries as a result
• Processing of approved LPOs with necessary photocopies, filing etc.
• Dispatching of LPOs to respective suppliers
• Follow ups on issued & overstayed orders, chase up deliveries as case requires
• Maintain cordial vendor/supplier relationship
• Facilitate from sourcing, negotiation, ordering to payment, dispatch & local C&F of all international/overseas direct import orders
• Co-ordinate any vendor disputes for account matters
• Vetting of Suppliers, entertain new potential vendors
• Handle matters of Procurement for non GBHL related entities
• Processing of unwanted (disposal) items
• Facilitation of medical purchases for top management.
• Represent the organization at supplier seminars & events
• Visit vendor premises for PR and WIP check or item viewing etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Public or Business Administration, or related field or a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies management from a recognized institution.
• Member of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in experience in purchasing and supplies management gained from a large reputable organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement / contracts principles, contracts administration and finance or accounting.
• Working knowledge of E- procurement systems is an added advantage.
• Applicants must exhibit a flexible work attitude with the ability to work productively in a team environment.
• They must also be able to work well independently to meet unexpected demands,

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Track record of building and maintaining relationships
• Coaching & Motivation for the Finance team
• Build networks in financial institutions, other public and government agencies