Junior Procurement Coordinator

As the JUNIOR PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR you will be responsible for implementing cost effective and efficient methods to source local vendors, materials, supplies and services to ensure the Group of Companies are getting the best value on resources needed to operate.

JUNIOR PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR

As the JUNIOR PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR you will be responsible for implementing cost effective and efficient methods to source local vendors, materials, supplies and services to ensure the Group of Companies are getting the best value on resources needed to operate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage vendor relationships
• Tracking inventory levels across the Group
• Preparing purchase orders for goods or services being purchased by the Group
• Communicating with vendors regarding order status, problems with shipping or quality of goods
• Ensuring purchase orders correlate with invoices , documentation and goods received
• Maintaining records of all transactions related to purchasing activities including prices paid and terms of sale
• Preparing reports on purchase activity for management review
• Process purchase order forms and submit to the purchasing manager for approval before sending out to the vendor
• Research suppliers for the purchasing department for a variety of goods and services and prepare reports summarizing findings
• Verify invoices, shipments and other records when orders come in to ensure accuracy from the vendor
• Negotiate pricing, shipping, products and terms with vendors when starting a new order with a supplier
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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Two  (2) years’ experience in a procurement environment,
• Effective time management and negotiation skills,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office,
• Detail oriented, pays keen attention to accuracy,
• Ability to apply critical thinking.