Procurement Specialist

Job Description

About the job

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team and help manage our organization’s procurement needs. Procurement Specialist responsibilities include researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet our specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed. Ultimately, you will work with leaders in our organization to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our supply goals in a timely manner.

• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
• Analyse industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers
• Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria

Requirements

• IT background is a must
• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role.
• Excellent working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred