Procurement Officer at Tatu City Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION

The procurement Officer will support the Construction & Development Department. He will oversee and direct the execution of all procurement matters and manage materials and items that are procured and needed for the construction of our master-plan developments within Tatu City.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Project Managers to ensure conformity of procured materials and services with project specifications
• Identify, prequalify, and engage reliable suppliers and vendors while maintaining a database of various vendors and suppliers.
• Request for completion of procurement-related forms and obtain and analyze price quotes.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors so as to secure advantageous terms on cost, payment terms, and delivery periods.
• Review and perform risk assessment on new agreements/contracts with suppliers/vendors to ensure feasibility.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders, plan and confirm delivery of materials and services.
• Forecast to the finance team vendor and supplier payments that are due or expected for proper planning.
• Collate the required audit trail and documentation to satisfy the finance department that a payment is due
• Prepare procurement reports.
• Maintain records and inventory of materials in various company stores.
• Track and coordinate the storage and dispatch of materials.
• Maintain suitable inventory levels for various materials.
• Any other duty as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Hard skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or any other related courses with at least 5 – 7 years of experience
• Background procurement in real estate and construction industries is an added advantage,
• An understanding or interest in the property market and trends, with regards to prices of inputs for construction and real estate development,
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to adhere to deadlines, multi ask and be able to prioritize
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.