Procurement Officer

About the role

The Procurement Officer works on-site in the ABICON department and is responsible for sourcing, purchasing and expediting materials, equipment and services needed for project execution. The goal is timely delivery at competitive cost, in line with project specifications and procurement procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders for project materials and services
• Source competitive quotations from approved vendors and subcontractors and negotiate pricing, terms and delivery schedules
• Expedite purchase orders so they arrive on time according to the project schedule
• Maintain procurement records, vendor files and purchase order tracking logs
• Coordinate with QC and warehouse to verify material receipt against purchase orders and specifications
• Liaise with planning and site teams to align procurement with material requirement dates
• Support vendor evaluation and keep the approved vendor list up to date
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and project requirements, support cost tracking and reporting, and resolve delivery discrepancies, damages and supplier non-conformances
• Support customs and import documentation coordination as required

Required profile

• 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience on EPC or industrial construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
• Negotiation, attention to detail, communication, time management, problem solving and accountability

Required skills

• Procurement and purchasing processes, vendor sourcing and negotiation
• Material requirement planning (MRP)
• ERP/procurement systems and contract and PO documentation
• Advanced MS Excel