Procurement Officer

We are seeking a highly organized and detailoriented Procurement Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process for all campuses within our group of schools ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services at the best possible value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Planning: Develop and implement procurement strategies and plans to meet the needs of all campuses. Collaborate with school administrators and department heads to forecast procurement requirements.
  

• Vendor Management: Identify evaluate and establish relationships with reliable suppliers. Negotiate contracts terms and pricing agreements to secure the best value for the school.
  

• Purchasing Operations: Oversee the entire purchasing process from requisition to delivery ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures. Prepare purchase orders monitor delivery schedules and manage inventory levels.
  

• Budget Management: Monitor and manage procurement budgets for each campus ensuring costeffectiveness and financial efficiency. Provide regular reports on procurement activities and expenditures.
  

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and compliance of all procured goods and services with school standards. Address and resolve any issues related to product quality or delivery.
  

• Policy Development: Develop and update procurement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and control. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
  

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and uptodate records of all procurement activities including contracts invoices and purchase orders.
  

• Collaboration: Work closely with the finance and administration teams to ensure seamless coordination of procurement activities. Participate in crossfunctional meetings to discuss procurement needs and challenges.
  

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