Procurement Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identification of all requirements in requisition for purchase requisition issued by End User
• Maintain the BOQ with updates from suppliers until after awarding the purchasing order.
• Receiving the price quotations. (Competitive quotes)
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Establish delivery terms, and time
• Ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information upon which the quotations are given equal opportunity to meet the desired requirements.
• Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.
• Negotiate the best payment terms.
• Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.
• Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, delivery performance, schedule and quality, so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the Hospital
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule so as to ensure on-time deliveries of requested Items.
• Keep accurate records to justify the process and any other related decisions made in this regard
• Issuance of Purchase order.
• Tracking and expediting of Shipment.
• Keep updated with market developments and assist in Vendor Development.
• Arrange and participate in meetings between End users and purchasing department engineers and other personnel in PVA committee to facilitate standardization and economical procurement procedure.
• Assist Tendering and Costing Department as required.
• Provide personalized coordinated care, andsupport for staff and families
• Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Min. one year experience in supply chain, Business Administration or relevant field

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Comprehensive English correspondence and English speaking.
• Computer literate.
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
• Negotiation skills
• Understanding of supply chain procedures