Procurement Team Lead at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Job Purpose: 

Reporting to the chief accountant, the overall purpose of this role is to manage all the local procurement and inventory of the company.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Prepare and issue local purchasing orders to suppliers
• Negotiate credit terms with suppliers
• Oversee the delivery of items to various projects
• Coordinate with projects teams to ensure items supplied are as per the required specifications
• Maintain adequate stock of fast-moving items
• Record delivery details on the ERP system
• Part take in the quarterly stock taking activity
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports of the deliveries made to various projects
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Ensure proper record keeping of items purchased for office use
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and maintain buffer stock at all times.
• Maintain supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Maintain warranty record for all the purchased items
• Coordinate and work with the store manager for all inventory related matters

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in business administration or a related field.
• The candidate should have a minimum of 2 -3 years of experience in similar position
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.