Job Purpose:
As a Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the achievement department and organization objectives through execution of procurement strategies, policies, and programs.
Key Responsibilities:

Maintain all procurement records management including bid documents, communication to suppliers, evaluation minutes, professional opinions, contracts and guarantees where applicable.
Assist in developing and operationalizing supplier and departmental rating survey to improve goods and services procured/service
Work with users to ensure effective dialogue and feedback mechanism and constant review of specifications for goods, services and works to maintain recommended standard.
Assist in implementations of survey feedback
Compliance to service charter and other internal policies and
Responsible for compliance to the laws and global procurement best practice
Observe anti-corruption and fraud mitigation strategies as guided by AFC.
Observe and maintain procurement risk matrix, mitigation measures and monitoring as guided by AFC.
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor and in line with organizational mandate.

Person Specifications:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:
Education and professional requirement:

First Degree in Economics, Supply chain management, procurement, law, Business administration, Finance or equivalent.
A master’s degree in the above field will be added advantage.
A full KISM member or student member with ongoing professional Procurement qualification ladder.

Experience:

A minimum of Three (3) years of practical experience in procurement, logistics and supply chain management.

Analytical Skills:

Demonstrated ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data sets, market trends, and industry developments.
Awareness of local Taxation laws as provided by various acts of parliament.
Highly innovative individual to come up with better ways to achieve objectives.

Communication skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports, proposals, and presentations.
Collaborative: A team player with the ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.