Job Summary
The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for managing purchase orders, ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures, coordinating goods receipt, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting continuous improvement across purchasing processes. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on timely procurement and efficient inventory management.
Responsibilities and Duties
Raise purchase orders in line with business rules.
Ensure purchase orders are approved in line with business rules.
Receipt purchase orders based on approved goods receipt notes and delivery documents.
Request credit notes from suppliers and send them to Accounts Payable for processing.
Establish sound relationships with suppliers, ensure lead times are met, and expedite outstanding orders.
Drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Procurement and Supplies Management, Accounting, or a related field.
At least two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Priority will be given to candidates who have worked in the procurement or purchasing department of a factory.
Required Skills and Attributes
Strong understanding of purchasing principles and processes.
Experience with purchasing systems is preferred.
Analytical skills and the ability to solve purchasing- and inventory-related problems.
Strong data entry skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Proactive, highly motivated, and flexible.
Highly organized.
Action planning skills.
Valid driving license.
Gender
Female.
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