Senior Procurement Officer

Responsibilities: Procurement Coordination: Support the preparation of procurement plans, standards, documentation, and procedures, ensuring alignment with project objectives and philosophies.Tender and Supplier Management: Handle RFQs, tender queries, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and recommendations for award while maintaining bidder lists and supplier databases.Purchase Order Administration: Issue, process, and amend purchase orders, ensuring approvals, compliance with terms, and accurate invoice management within the supply chain system.Recordkeeping and Reporting: Maintain organized filing systems, track procurement progress, and prepare monthly forecasts and project reports.Compliance and Closure: Ensure confidentiality, resolve disputes, manage penalties and claims, and oversee timely purchase order closeouts, including bank guarantees and cash retentions.Qualification & Experience:High school educationDiploma in a related fieldExperience of procurement in the mineral processing plant fieldGood interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with project personnel, suppliers & clients.Appreciation and participation in team behaviour within procurement & project team environments.Must be responsible, accurate and thorough in all areas.Thorough knowledge of and experience with computers and associated complex software packages.