Procurement Officer at Baobab Microfinance Bank

Procurement Officer

Location: Kaduna/Abuja
Direct Supervisor: Admin/Expansion/Facility Manager

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an astute Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.
• The Procurement Officer’s responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records

Tasks

• 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.
• build relationships with existing suppliers and find new ones offering the desired product at competitive prices.
• 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.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• provide information support to other departments in terms of procurement.
• study the new offers of suppliers;
• determine the types of goods that must be withdrawn from the range or enter into it;
• Ensure that Baobab always have promotional materials from suppliers
• control the performance of duties towards suppliers; advise sellers, and sometimes buyers; control the movement of goods and the timing of shipment of goods.
• review supplier claims and resolves conflicts; control product quality.

Additional procurement officer responsibilities:

• In case of a decrease in demand for certain products, taking corrective measures with the marketing department.
• Achievement of the required level of turnover
• Business trips for dialogue with suppliers and procurement
• Research of new markets
• Fulfillment of individual official assignments of the management

Qualification and Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Development Economics, Social Science or any relevant degree to Procurement.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience as a procurement officer or related position.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player.
• Applicants should reside within the vacant region

Skills:

• Analytical, practical mindset
• PC proficiency at the level of the confident user
• Knowledge of the basics of economics
• Understanding of the transport, logistics and customs system.
• Knowledge of English and other languages (depending on the specifics of the company)
• Ability to handle large amounts of information
• Stress tolerance and the ability to quickly make effective decisions
• Knowledge of supplies and contractual terms
• Effective planning and prioritization skills
• Mastering the basics of working in corporate information systems.
• Ability to negotiate
• Possession of practical communication skills.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems

Application Deadline
4th October, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: fmaidugu@baobab.bz , ngrecruitment@baobab.bz , hrnigeria@baobab.bz with the Job Title as subject of the mail