Support the Category Team Leader and Procurement Manager in developing the annual procurement budget where needed.
Assure required goods availability and negotiate terms of sales by formulating the company?s policies with suppliers. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
Maintain record of good orders and received.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to the company policy.
Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
Develop RFPs in order to locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies and interview them in order to secure the most cost-effective sources of products and services, if required to support the sales team.
Short-list the list of vendors with the help of the HOD and forward it to for approval as per company DOA.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management policies, instructions, and procedures to ensure that the procurement function operates effectively.
