Procurement Officer

This role is responsible for procurement of inventory, direct purchase of items and services for the company, ensuring cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality.

Career Opportunity

Procurement Officer

Reports to: Supervisor, Procurement

Company Location:  Pt Lisas, Couva

Sector:  Petrochemical

 Deadline date for submissions:  5^th October 2025

Salary: Negotiable

Contract Duration: 11 months

This role is responsible for procurement of inventory, direct purchase of items and services for the company, ensuring cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality. All purchases shall be in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, local laws, the company’s code of conduct and business ethics. The role also promotes and maintains a high level of communication with users, planners and vendor companies.

MINIMUM QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• Undergraduate Degree in Supply Chain / Materials Management, Management or Engineering and/or Professional level certification in CIPS, ISM or APICS
• At least five (5) years working experience in procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess strong analytical skills; experience in an analytical role will be an asset. Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel)

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES

• Proactively obtain quotations from vendors, evaluate & negotiate bids, liaise with end users and prepare supplier recommendations based on price, quality and delivery time in accordance with the Materials processes.
• Handle, monitor and resolve all queries / claims from suppliers for material data, defectives / shortages and missing parts. Communicate any changes in description and part numbers that may emanate from procurement process, so that the inventory database can be updated.
• Identify shipping requirements / timescales to relevant delivery point personnel.
• Expedite and follow up of all purchase orders to ensure on time delivery and resolution of queries and prepare reports on KPI’s to measure performance.
• Resolve queries emanating from the procurement to pay process
• Foster an open and respectful high-performance environment for a motivated, united and competent team.
• Proactively operate to meet set key performance metrics to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement function and processes.
• Establish and maintain a good professional working relationship with suppliers / vendors to determine item supply capabilities.
• Identify and recommend potential suppliers for quality, price and service.
• Actively contribute to the company’s cost saving initiatives and annual targets (i.e. Identify and recommend cost saving initiatives that emanates from the business plan and routine works, challenge vendor costs wherever possible and negotiate the best commercial value for the company).
• Utilize technology and new procurement techniques to create value for the company.
• Gather and analyze key procurement data using data collection techniques and develop metrics to report results.
• Create dashboards, charts and reports using visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel).
• Support development of procurement strategies aligned with the department’s short- and long-term objectives.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to procurement processes.
•  Understand and comply with all materials procedures. Ensure there is consistency of procurement practices within the performance of the job.
• Promote good procurement practice and ensure business practices conform to the corporate expectations in terms of Code of Conduct and business ethics.
• Assist in the delivery of the Responsible Care agenda for the procurement function.