Senior Procurement Officer

Description

• Lead commercial and technical evaluations of offers, and conduct negotiations with shortlisted bidders
• Provide market intelligence to end users and other departments regarding product/service availability and pricing trends
• Ensure full compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements
• Ensure visibility of achieved results and performance for the entire team of subordinates
• Prepare bidders’ lists from the vendor management system and/or in coordination with relevant departments
• Identify procurement risks and propose mitigation strategies for high-value or critical purchases
• Take ownership of own objectives agreed upon and the objectives for subordinates
• Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial evaluation reports and develop recommendation reports in coordination with the relevant department
• Monitor order execution; coordinate with QHSE or relevant departments and escalate issues promptly
• Investigates, understands and responds to the customer needs (internal and/or external)
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance across categories
• Seek and share information and ideas in order to improve performance. Help colleagues to achieve their goals respectively
• Support contract drafting, review, and administration in coordination with the Legal and relevant technical teams
• Perform due diligence for the prequalification of new vendors
• Evaluate supplier performance periodically and drive continuous improvement plans where required
• Lead the preparation of tender documents and manage the complete bidding process for service providers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with technical requirements
• Liaise with end users to define or refine the required scope and prepare RFQ/RFP documents
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and supervision to junior procurement staff
• Expedite deliveries after PO placement and ensure timely fulfilment of procurement commitments

Requirements

• The ability to work under pressure, without supervision, and have good planning and organizational skills
• Certification: CIPS (Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply) or equivalent certifications would be an advantage
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interface with colleagues at all levels
• Must possess a can-do attitude and will do actions
• Good working knowledge of the Procurement module in a recognized ERP Solution
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance