Duties and Responsibilities:
• Reviews and processes purchase order requisitions for completeness and accuracy in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Prepare and issue requests for quotes (RFQ), requests for proposal (RFP) and Tender Documents. • Develop RFPs, analyse response, negotiate and award contracts and agreements
• Prepare and issue purchase orders
• Conduct product research as needed
• Identifies and negotiates cost saving opportunities with vendors based on order quantity and the dollar value of goods and services being purchased.
• Sets up vendors in the system and data base.
• Monitor progress of orders and frequently follow -up.
• actively communicate with internal customers and external vendors; proactively respond to changing customer needs
• Assist Accounting Department with invoice reconciliation and resolution of issues related to invoices • Utilize financial system to produce reports for analysis to assist in negotiations and tracking performance of suppliers.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional purchasing organization.
• Ensure that all Procurement operations functions comply with audit recommendations, resolving any none compliance indicators within agreed timelines.
• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends
-• Maintains control of correspondence, attends meetings and maintains files in an orderly fashion.
• Always keep track of records for monthly routine bills.
• Frequently report on LPO balance reports and provisions.
• Prepare the monthly provisions report and post it into the system.
• Follow up on monthly closing reports with the accountant related to MIR.
• Check the monthly BRS working with the accountant.
• Any other tasks required by the Finance Manager related to the department