Procurement and Logistics Officer
Procurement, Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Jobs
- Omni Africa
- Expires 29 Sep 2023
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide efficient support and ensure success of the overall procurement & logistics activities, while providing efficient utilization of resources
• Act as focal point for requisitions received for the procurement of goods and logistics services
• Ensure full compliance and application of standard company procurement rules, procedures and best practices
• Maintain procurement processes that ensure project’s effective ability to procure and deliver quality goods and services to the requesting offices
• Ensure timely and quality procurement and logistics services provision according to the project’s duration
• Oversee, and control shipping and delivery of purchased goods, equipment, and supplies, as well as their customs clearance and insurance (where required)
• Manage all logistical arrangements ensuring proper quality control, specification compliance, monitoring and verification of deliveries, plus timely delivery to the end user
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the overall procurement process
• Ensure adherence to operational policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Maintain pastel with supplier credit limits and buying terms
• Ensure to submit invoices received for the goods delivered/delivery notes for filing along with supporting documents
• Establish proper recording and monthly reporting systems of all procurement activities inclusive of updated inventory
• Monitor/liaise with technicians on inventory, fuel consumptions as per the standard systems and establishment of a proper recording system for field’s monthly reports
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, and customers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Manage and oversee activities of transport fleet under the overall supervision of transport focal point/receptionist
• Oversee travel, accommodation, flight booking for staff for official business arrangements
• Guide staff and implement proper filing system for Logistics and Procurement Unit
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor
Business Management and Support
• Impart training to staff on procurement and logistic related procedures
• Evaluate primary sales bids against profitability criteria.
• Knows the goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the group.
• Provide Advice and guidance to customers
• Coordinate incident management activities
• Manage people, processes and technology that form the contact infrastructure
Strategic Management
• Participating in strategic planning, and formulating long-term business plans
• Pricing and competitor analysis
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role.
• 3 - 5 years experience in reconciling high volumes of accounts.
• Computer literacy in Pastel Evolution essential.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel etc.) at least intermediate level.
• Display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess excellent numerical and organisation skills.
• Be comfortable working within a team.
• Be able to cope under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience of managing relationships at all levels including senior executives
• Ability to contribute effectively when working with senior colleagues, across the breadth of business/strategic issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels with a presentable and professional personality.
• Goal orientated, driven and motivated.
• Problem identification, problem solving and decision making skills
• Thorough understanding of the IT industry
• Demonstrable management of a rapidly growing business
How to Apply
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $500
How to apply
Applications must be sent to Careers.zim@omni4africa.com by the 29th of September 2023 with a CV and certification , the subject line clearly marked „Application for Procurement & Logistics officer“
