Authorize all purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policy and procedures.
Prepare and manage offers from beginning to end and prepare supplier contracts and delivery schedule according to the instructions of the department of Purchasing.
Manage all communication and negotiate with suppliers on price and delivery terms to reduce inventory levels and cost.
Coordinate with suppliers the quantities of the supplied materials and the terms of delivery.
Administer used, new and overstocked items and monitor all alternate sources for rejected, back ordered and expensive items.
Monitor all returns to suppliers, coordinating with the department of Finance and Warehouse.
Arrange with the supplier the required documentations for goods.
Assist in Follow-up on the receiving procedures & documentations receive and ensuring the arrival of the goods.
Arrange the discharging related matters with warehouse.
Evaluate performance of all carriers, suppliers and goods delivery.
Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and develop relationships with new suppliers.
Troubleshoot on all price and invoice issues along with delivery related problems.
Coordinate with different departments (Supply, Demand, Warehouse, Logistics and Finance) to ensure smooth operation.
Requirements
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Needed: 2 years+
Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer in agriculture field.
Good working knowledge of purchasing
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills