Procurement Officer wanted at G4S

COMPANY

PURPOSE

• Liaison with suppliers relating to their services and Service Level Agreements. Collation of monthly reports.
• Effective resolution or escalation of queries or issues.
• Implementation and roll out of changes or projects with current suppliers.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

• Co-ordinate input of data from various departments/ requisitions.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures as outlined by the code of conduct.
• Participate in budget preparation, cost analysis etc.

• Ensure all team members have clearly defined job profiles aligned.
• Ensure staff performance contracts are in place and regular goal reviews are completed to assess achievement of results.
• Provide support, coaching and mentorship continuously to ensure that objectives are met. Ensure completed development plans for each employee.
• Allocate resources appropriately to ensure operational demands are met.
• Ensure that events/activities taking place in team are effectively communicated within the team and to other teams requiring the information.
• Ensure adequate succession planning to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Degree in Business Administration (Procurement & Logistics), or related qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain environment in a large computerised organisation. Knowledge of Pastel and high proficiency in compilation and report writing.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Suppliers CIPS) an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Customer focus
• Execution and delivery
• Risk Management
• Supplier management
• Technical expertise
• Integrity