As Procurement Associate, your responsibility is to source, negotiate and purchase materials to meet the Company’s operational requirements with price, quality, delivery and continuity of supply as focus.Responsibilities
Provide support in administering and implementing approved procurement processes, policies and procedures of the Organization.
Track and monitor procurement best practices and make recommendations for improvement
Monitor and ensure regular update of vendor database
Liaise with user departments on requirements for supplier/item/service evaluation and ensure appropriate communication
Furnish user departments with information on procurement PPPs/general requirements
Ensure that daily, weekly or monthly activity status reports on Procurement Requests are documented/logged in and communicated to user department
Track unit expenditure against approved budgets and facilitate spend mapping and monitoring
Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports
Document and keep accurate records and documentation of all procurement related transactions
Competencies Required
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power point) tools
Working knowledge of Google Office Productivity Tools.
Must be System Oriented/Process-driven
Must exhibit a high level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks under pressure
Proven ability to multi-task effectively and work to deadlines and targets
Great attention to detail is key
Must be tech savvy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
3 to 5 years’ work experience within Procurement, Commercial Operations, and/or Finance
Excellent negotiation skills, as evidenced by significant deliverables (cost savings, risk mitigation) resulting from completed negotiations.
Experience with RFP development, contract negotiations and strategic supplier management.
Understanding of procurement trends and legal terms as they relate to purchasing contracts and framework agreements
Knowledge of local and international market prices affecting supply
Adequate knowledge of the Online Marketplace and the Ecommerce Industry
Knowledge of contract terms, service level agreements, and scope of work (SOW) documentation.
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africainternetgroup.peoplehr.net
