Procurement Officer - Astrea Group Trading & Contracting W.L.L

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team and help manage our organization’s procurement needs. Procurement Officer’s responsibilities include researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet our specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed. Ultimately, you will work with leaders in our organization to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our supply goals in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
2. Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
3. Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
4. Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
5. Analyse industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies

Requirements And Skills

1. Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer or similar role
2. Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
4. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
6. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred

Experience

1. Procurement: 2 years (Preferred)