About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector, is seeking to hire a Procurement Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, contracts, and other procurement documents.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their procurement needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in CIPS or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and procurement software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or a related field.

• Coordinate and manage all procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, contracts, and other procurement documents.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their procurement needs.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and procurement software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in CIPS or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.