Senior Procurement Officer

Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including RFQ, RFP, RFI, evaluation, negotiation, award, and purchase order processing.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure timely procurement support.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on commercial, technical, and operational requirements.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, delivery timelines, and service levels.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, governance standards, and approval matrix.
• Create, review, and monitor purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve operational or service-related issues.
• Coordinate with finance teams on invoicing, payment queries, and supplier account reconciliation.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and support supplier performance monitoring.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support cost optimization initiatives.
• Prepare commercial evaluations, comparison sheets, and procurement reports.
• Support contract lifecycle activities including drafting coordination, renewals, and amendments.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Utilize procurement systems such as SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, or other ERP systems for sourcing, PO management, and reporting.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and pricing movements.
• Handle supplier escalations, delivery delays, and urgent procurement requirements.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3 to 4 years of relevant procurement experience, with scope and complexity increasing based on candidate capability.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, fleet, warehouse, facilities, or outsourcing categories is preferred.
• Experience using SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, or any other ERP/procurement system is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing activities, and supplier management practices.