Main Job Purpose:

Assist with the acquisition and purchase of goods and services for the company both locally and from overseas at the right price, right quality and right time.

Key Accountabilities:

• Receiving approved requisitions from Stores for action
• Receives and reviews material requisitions Stores for action
• Investigate sources of suppliers.
• Invites quotations and bids, compares and analyze quotations
• Participate in market survey for local purchase items
• Preparation of Purchase Requisition.
• Participate in the award of purchase orders and acceptance thereof
• Physically visit relevant markets for purchase
• Follows up on purchase orders to ensure receipt of proper quality and quantity of specified dates.
• Investigate complaints on orders.
• Participate in negotiation process.
• Approval of documents from purchasing department for final approval from the Plant Manager
• Coordinate efficient Suppliers management for the company.
• Assist with oversees purchases.
• Follow up Suppliers payment with Finance department when due.
• Ensure smooth flow of documents within the organization i.e. Stores, Finance, Admin and other departments.
• Follow up with Admin to ensure prompt transportation of goods
• Other purchasing functions assigned by the Management.

Professional Skills:

• B.Sc./HND in a relevant discipline from an accredited University
• Relevant Professional Certification

Experience Required:

• Up to five (5) years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Appreciable knowledge of Industrial Machine Parts
• Experience in procurement of Industrial Machine Parts
• Good knowledge of relevant procurement practices
• Good organizational skills and sense of urgency
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management skill
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity and maintenance of sound ethics.