Procurement Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full procurement cycle; from requisition validation and purchase order generation to goods receipt verification and invoice matching.
• Ensure strict compliance with official digital procurement workflow, ensuring all purchasing requests are submitted and processed exclusively through the system with all required approvals.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation for all purchases, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for goods, services, and operational equipment based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and compliance.
• Prepare comprehensive Bid Comparison Matrices (technical and commercial evaluations) to support transparent decision making for management.
• Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) to share with vendors.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules without compromising quality or operational timelines.
• Draft, execute, and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contracts with vendors, and service providers.
• Monitor supplier performance through structured KPIs and conduct periodic vendor reviews.
• Coordinate cross function activities with Finance, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment holds smoothly.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company governance rules, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with the team to ensure optimal stock levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or any related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with ERP procurement systems.
• Excellent command of English Language
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical mindset, knowledge of contracts & SLAs.