Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

GSM Group of Companies is hiring a Procurement Officer to support and manage procurement activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities or duties

• Manage procurement activities in line with company policies and procedures.
• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure procurement documentation is properly maintained.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality and delivery timelines.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Prepare procurement reports as required.
• Support effective supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• CSP, MCIPS or another relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage procurement activities effectively and meet deadlines.

Experience needed

Minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement experience.

• Manage procurement activities in line with company policies and procedures.
• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure procurement documentation is properly maintained.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality and delivery timelines.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Prepare procurement reports as required.
• Support effective supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage procurement activities effectively and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• CSP, MCIPS or another relevant professional certification is an added advantage.