Procurement Specialist

Main Purpose
As a Procurement Specialist, you assist in the procurement of low to high complexity project packages and support the Procurement Supervisor and Supply Chain Manager on the execution of the procurement for projects, working effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and other members of the Procurement team. While carrying out procurement activities, the Procurement Specialist provides commercial leadership in project teams, developing and executing creative strategies to ensure work is conducted with rigorous professional standards in full compliance with Client's governance.

Other Details

Reports to and receives operational direction from the Procurement Supervisor.
Maintains working relationships with internal stakeholders to perform assigned duties.
Maintains working relationships with bidders and suppliers involved with the performance of assigned tasks.
Performing the required internal communications with the different departments inside the company.
Performing the required external communications with Contractors, Consultants, Suppliers, and all Vendors of external organizations.
Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
Liaising with internal customers and maintaining strong supplier relations.
Evaluating products/services and suppliers according to key business criteria.
Overseeing requisition and purchase creation activities, including searching catalogues for goods/services, collecting quotes, and selecting suppliers.
Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
Ensure the highest quality, best prices and on-time delivery for the goods/services purchased and meet specific technical specifications.
Monitoring and optimizing the tactical sourcing process, checking for alternative suppliers, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
Back-charge vendors & suppliers for defective/short/non-supply of materials.
Following up with Finance for the vendor payments.
Ensuring on-time submission of customs clearance papers to the logistic team.
Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
Utilizing data analysis tools to evaluate supplier performance and support evidence-based decision-making.
Preparing reports and maintaining procurement records.
Ensuring that purchasing activities in accordance with the local & international legal, governmental and company policies and regulatory standards.
Ensure complete adherence of self and team to company policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy