Job Title: Procurement Specialist / Officer

Department: Procurement / Purchasing

Reports To: Procurement Manager

Job Purpose

The Procurement Specialist manages the end-to-end purchasing process for construction materials, site consumables, and administrative supplies. The focus is on commercial efficiency, cost reduction, timely delivery, and maintaining an optimized supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process Material Requisitions (MRs) from various project sites.

• Source reliable suppliers for bulk materials (e.g., cement, steel, bricks) and finishing materials.

• Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative materials.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions with vendors.

• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and track payments/invoices with the Finance department.

• Coordinate with Site Storekeepers to verify delivered quantities and handle returns or discrepancies.

• Maintain updated databases of active suppliers, price lists, and delivery lead times.

Requirements

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field. (Certification like CSCP or CIPS is a plus).

• Skills:

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Strong analytical skills for price comparisons and budgeting.

  • High organization skills to manage multiple site requests simultaneously.

• Languages: Good command of English.