Job Summary
BlueBrain Services Ltd is looking to hire an experienced Procurement Officer that would assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, and costing
About the Hiring Organisation
BlueBrain Services Ltd is one of the leading financial consulting firms managed by experienced corporate professionals in financial services, project management, Legal services, international development services, and human capital development. Our ambition is to deliver quality technical support to private and public sector organizations. We offer bespoke solutions and recent innovations in financial engineering in a bid to make our clients go ahead of their competition.
BlueBrain Services is driven by customer satisfaction with an objective to build long-term partnerships through personal and professional service.
Job Purpose
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for assessing products, services, suppliers, and negotiating contracts. He/she will also assist in supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records for the project
Job Description
· Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
· Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
· Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
· Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
· Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
· Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
· Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
· Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, and costing
· Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
· Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
· Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
· Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
· Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
· Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
· Ensure that the products and supplies are of good quality and durable
· Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
- Carry out any other duty as may be assigned.
Competencies Required
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, economics or any related field
· Minimum of 2 years experience in a procurement role.
· Experience in Agribusiness or farming-related fields will be highly recommended.
· Knowledge of agricultural operations, management, and research.
· Strong I.T knowledge and experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
· Excellent Report Writing skills
· Excellent negotiation and consultative sales skills.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage competing priorities
· Excellent problem-solving, and analytical skills.
· Excellent verbal, and written communication, persuasion, and research skills.
· Ability to pay attention to detail.
· Ability to work as a part of a team and independently.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer Clause
BlueBrain Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favouritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.