Procurement Officer at Tatu City Limited

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Key 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 on 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

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or any other related courses with at least
• 5 – 7 years of procurement experience in real estate and construction industries.
• An understanding or interest in 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.
• Good knowledge of international markets and sourcing processes.
• Experience in logistics management is an added advantage.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.

Soft skills: 

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment.
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
• High energy.
• Result-oriented.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.