Suntec Supermarket is looking for a motivated person to fill in the post of Procurement Officer, preferably with a background  in Supermarkets.

The following are the requirements for the position;

• Prepares procurement plans for the company
• Identify credible suppliers evaluate and select competitively to ensure that ordered goods  and services are delivered on time and payments made in accordance with procurement agreement.
• Receives request from the Supermarket Managers for goods or services; and ensure that all procedures are complied with, prepares order specifications, determine mode of procurement (tender, quotations and import (overseas) or local purchase in line with Company policies)
• Maintain an up to date Procurement and Purchasing record system (contracts , orders, shipping documents; usage and other correspondence)
• Quality control management, i.e. in collaboration with the managers ensures that materials and items requisitioned for are delivered as per specifications.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipments or supplies and interview them in order to determine product availability, quality and terms of sales.
• Control purchasing department budget
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Company policy
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Resolve vendor or contract grievances and claims against suppliers
• Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Prepare bid awards for management approval
• Arrange for the disposal of surplus materials

• A Diploma / Bachelors degree in a business related field
• Experience of four years in Purchasing, Procurement and Supplies chain management in Supermarkets.
• Knowledge of marketing and planning will be an added advantage