Procurement Officer
We are looking for a Procurement Officer to manage our inventory and purchase merchandise based on our company’s needs. Stock Controller responsibilities include regular stock take. To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with supply chain procedures (foreign and domestic) and have good communication skills to interact with vendors, clients, and internal teams. Ultimately, you will increase profitability and effectiveness by maintaining optimal stock levels of quality products at all times.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
- Enter purchase details (vendor information, invoices, and pricing) into internal databases
- Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
- Track shipments and address any delays
- Oversee the storage of products
- Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
- Coordinate regular inventory audits
- Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
- Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
- Ensure purchases do not exceed budget
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer, Stock Controller, Inventory Supervisor, or similar role
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Knowledge of imports and exports
- Active participation in inventory audits
- Good communication and negotiation abilities
- BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field would be ideal
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