Procurement Officer At Tatu City Limited

The procurement Officer will support the Construction & Development Department. He will oversee and direct the execution of all procurement matters and manage materials and items that are procured and needed for the construction of our master-plan developments within Tatu City.RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with Project Managers to ensure conformity of procured materials and services with project specificationsIdentify, prequalify, and engage reliable suppliers and vendors while maintaining a database of various vendors and suppliers.Request for completion of procurement-related forms and obtain and analyze price quotes.Negotiate with suppliers and vendors so as to secure advantageous terms on cost, payment terms, and delivery periods.Review and perform risk assessment on new agreements/contracts with suppliers/vendors to ensure feasibility.Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.Prepare purchase orders, plan and confirm delivery of materials and services.Forecast to the finance team vendor and supplier payments that are due or expected for proper planning.Collate the required audit trail and documentation to satisfy the finance department that a payment is duePrepare procurement reports.Maintain records and inventory of materials in various company stores.Track and coordinate the storage and dispatch of materials.Maintain suitable inventory levels for various materials.Any other duty as assigned.REQUIREMENTSHard skills and experience:Bachelor's Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or any other related courses with at least 5 – 7 years of experienceBackground procurement in real estate and construction industries is an added advantage,An understanding or interest in the property market and trends, with regards to prices of inputs for construction and real estate development,Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to adhere to deadlines, multi ask and be able to prioritizeGood knowledge of supplier or third-party management softwareAptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.