Job Overview
Purchasing Officer : Responsible for ensuring that Purchase Orders are raised and approved, goods and services are received and orders are receipted in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
The Purchasing Officer is expected to liaise with suppliers across the business to align the purchasing process with sales objectives and overall business strategy.
Role Responsibilities
Raise and review Purchase Orders in line with business rules
Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in line with business rules
Email the Purchase Order to the supplier and request for quotes
ReceivePurchase Order based on an approved goods receipt note/delivery docket
Ensure cost effective and timely purchasing.
Establish sound relationships with suppliers, ensure lead times are met and expedite outstanding orders
Follow up GRPO as the need arises
Drive continuous improvement across Purchasing process
Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor Degree preferably Business Administration, Accountancy or Purchasing
3years experience in a similar role.
Skills / Attributes required:
Strong understanding of Purchasing principles and processes in FCMG
Experience with the use of SAP, and supply chain.
Analytical and have the ability to solve purchasing and inventory related problems
Strong data entry skills
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Proactive, highly motivated and flexible
Highly organized
Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook