Procurement Officer
Find high-quality essential goods or services for an organisation at the best value.
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What's it like to be a Procurement Officer?
Procurement Officers are responsible for purchasing essential goods and services for their organisation. They handle every aspect of the procurement process, from identifying suitable suppliers to negotiating contractual terms and overseeing delivery. Procurement officers utilise their expertise to evaluate offers and ensure that the best value is achieved without compromising quality or service. They typically operate in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, retail and public services.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting research to find the best suppliers and goods at reasonable prices.
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure cost-efficiency and timely deliveries.
- Evaluating the quality of procured items and resolving any discrepancies with suppliers.
- Maintaining records of purchases, pricing and performance.
- Assessing supplier profiles and analysing their proposals to identify the most suitable suppliers.
- Implementing strategies and procedures for reducing procurement costs while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels.
- Maintaining positive relationships and regularly communicating with suppliers and key business stakeholders.
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Latest Procurement Officer reviews
Nov 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management)
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
Dealing with customers and suppliers to be fair and honest in every aspect.
The challenges
Coming up at the time I face with big deal. For instance, not achieved the target of purchase goods and services in a certain amount or a time frame company set. This is a chalenge for me to face beca...
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Oct 2023
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
Procurement is one of the best jobs I've had. Found it fulfilling & enjoyable.
The challenges
The challenge is when for some reason the goods don't arrive . Not great for the company or customer.
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