Job Brief: The Procurement Officer is responsible for implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management


Responsibilities: Understand business requirements to buy products and services at right quality, from the right source at the right specification and the right price that meets the company’s standard.

¨      All purchases must go through the approved procurement.

¨      Suggest alternative standardized materials that can save the organization money.

¨      Identify new potential suppliers and develop relationships.

¨      Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing.

¨      Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts

¨      Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies.

¨      Monitor supply markets and trends i.e. material price increases, shortages, changes in supply and interpret the impact these trends will have on the organization

¨      Assess, manage and mitigate risks

Skills Required:

Organisational Competencies

¨      Leadership

¨      Oral & Written Communication skills

¨      Organisational Awareness

¨      Customer Orientation

Functional Competencies

¨      Food Safety

¨      Auditing

¨      Food Materials Knowledge

¨      Risk Management

¨      Food Sourcing Capability

¨      Conflict Resolution/Crisis Management

¨      Innovation & Creativity

¨      Cost Optimisation

¨      Financial Management

¨      Relationship Management