Procurement Officer

Job purpose : To support procurement activities by evaluating suppliers, sourcing materials and services, negotiating cost-effective purchases, and ensuring timely procurement in compliance with company standards, ISO requirements, and applicable regulations as per company standards. Duties and responsibilities • Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the company, many of which are highly technical and require the application of complex procurement standards and procedures. • Coordinate and support the departments for the issuance of Purchase Requests (PR) for procurement • To prepare bid specifications, plan and propose sourcing strategies and requests for quotations/ proposals • Evaluate vendor quotations and contracts to ensure that they are in line with the required technical and commercial specifications • To analyze, compare and negotiate with the suppliers, as advised • After negotiating and finalizing, with the required approvals, proceed to review the final contract and issue purchase order to the supplier. • Maintain a professional relationship with the suppliers and maintain a comprehensive description of available products and current prices. • To ensure timely ordering and delivery process, through the use of automated procurement system • Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues with vendors, as required • Assist and support the suppliers for their invoice payment, if required, but based on the contract terms and conditions • Manage the yearly vendor evaluation and selection process, as per the requirement of ISO and other standards, if advised. • To monitor and to review market conditions and pricing trends; Explore online options and to import from international market, if required; Accordingly update the line manager. • To liaise with governmental or any other concerned authorities for any required approvals and permits • To do data entry, cross verify and validate data accuracy of the assigned activity • To Prepare the required monthly and /or any other MIS report, as assigned by your reporting manager • To maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning, by attending educational workshop, training and e-learning programs, by reviewing professional publications and by benchmarking best practices. • Responsible to comply with the applicable HSE and Road Transport Services (RTS) procedures, instructions, laws and applicable regulations • To work ethically and to report any violations and acts that may affect the health, safety, environment, ethics and company reputation • To Perform any other task, as assigned from time to time by the company, based on business requirement • Education: Graduation or higher from an accredited university. • Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably with 1–2 years in the waste management or automotive industry. • Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge or experience in the automotive or waste management industry is advantageous. • Professional Certification: Procurement, warehousing, or quality-related certifications are preferred. • Skills: Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness skills. • Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email, and internet applications. • Personal Attributes: A disciplined, honest, and highly organized team player with strong self-confidence and task-prioritization skills.