Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management and Training Consulting established in 2017 (herein referred as EEC). EEC specializes in offering tailored and proficient HR Management training and team building services. We examine issues of concern in depth and we have specialized in training which looks at the demand for potential success of Government, Local Government, Religious Bodies, Private Organizations, NGO’s, Voluntary Organizations and Community Organizations as well as the Private Sector.Role Objective Our client seeks an astute and competent procurement officer to manage procurement activities, internal control systems, management reporting while maintaining cost-efficiency and high- quality. The procurement officer’s responsibilities include maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records. Core Duties and Responsibilities Assist in preparing annual budgets and procurement plans. Assist in contracting processes from creation to closure, maintain and update the suppliers register, ensure fairness and transparency in the tender process. Receive, inspect, and accept/reject goods in coordination with user departments as per the specifications, quality, quantity, and price on the Local Purchase Orders when need arises. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies. Monitor supplier performance, review, and implement new supply chain practices as needed and develop supply options and contingency plans to avoid stockouts. Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics and production forecasts. Source organization requirements competitively and develop cost forecasts. Monitor and share information on market trends, prices, and quality factors affecting supplies. Ensure low-cost spending while maintaining specifications and quality. Proper filing of procurement documents and approvals. Assist in the disposal of obsolete assets through various methods such as public auction, public tender, and trade ins to free up storage space in the storage Develop and implement supply chain procedures and systems for efficiency. Conduct supplier evaluation, tender evaluation, and vendor database management. Ensure procurement processes’ integrity, compliance, fairness, accuracy, and openness. Monitor track and expedite all procurement activities and delivery status of goods/services. Maintain an effective store management system where all expenses are monitored and charged to the appropriate department. Issue out RFQs and receive & evaluate Purchase requirements Raising, processing & dispatching & Local Purchase Orders Follow-up on issued & overstayed orders, deliveries as required Maintain cordial and meaningful supplier relationships and coordinate vendor disputes for account matters. Conducting all commercial negotiations. Proactive update on stock out, oversee stock levels and logistics, price change and extreme probability based on market feedback. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.   Job Specifications and Qualifications Diploma in Mechanical engineering or CIPS and or Accounts (CPA1). Knowledge in statistics will be an added advantage. At least 2 years’ experience in factory spares, machinery parts. Experience in procurement duties such as ordering/ a general experience of stores/ warehouse. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in procurement work. Knowledge of procurement procedures. Proficiency in MS Office Suite.     Key Competencies High Integrity. Ability to work independently and in a team  Excellent People Skills Exceptional Negotiation and Communication Skills Excellent Planning & Organizational Skills. Great Analytical Skills.