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Procurement Officer | School Administration

This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of school supplies, equipment, and services. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to support operational efficiency and accountability.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Planning and managing procurement activities in line with approved budgets
• Sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure value for money
• Preparing purchase requisitions, LPOs, and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procurement regulations
• Managing inventory and maintaining accurate stock records
• Coordinating with the finance team on supplier payments and reconciliations

Key Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a procurement or supply chain role (school or institutional setting preferred)
• Membership with CIPS or a recognized professional body (added advantage)
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Proficiency in computer applications and inventory management systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Planning and managing procurement activities in line with approved budgets
• Sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure value for money
• Preparing purchase requisitions, LPOs, and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procurement regulations
• Managing inventory and maintaining accurate stock records
• Coordinating with the finance team on supplier payments and reconciliations

• Strong negotiation, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Proficiency in computer applications and inventory management systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a procurement or supply chain role (school or institutional setting preferred)
• Membership with CIPS or a recognized professional body (added advantage)