Assistant Procurement Officer at Matrix Energy Group

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good ethical purchasing standards and costing
• Source and compare quotes from at least three (3) vendors for purchases to be made, to ascertain the best offer.
• Work with internal stakeholders (shipping department) to determine accurate procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
• Collate evaluation of the performance of suppliers/ vendors and report on this periodically.
• Keep accurate records of inventories on ERP and track usage of items.
• Follow up and enforce the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintain solid relationship with suppliers/vendors and possess good negotiating skills.
• Carry out proper research and evaluation of prospective suppliers.
• Contribute to preparing budgets and cost analyses as required
• Prepare periodic reports identifying completed and pending activities, including completion timelines.

Requirements

• Bsc/HND in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or a Social Science course
• A Marine Engineering background is an added advantage
• Minimum of 2+ years of work experience as a procurement officer

SKILLS

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Supervisory and management experience
• Keen attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Good commercial awareness of the shipping industry and the operations of a vessel