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 education Diploma in a related field Experience of procurement in the mineral processing plant field Good 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.