Procurement Clerk Enugu

Job Responsibilities

• Interview potential suppliers prior to contract negotiations, including visiting plants and distribution centers and discussing materials, products and quality standards with vendors
• Evaluate current and new suppliers to determine optimal setup for supply contracts, taking into account costs, delivery times, product quality and available inventory
• Analyze supply contracts, financial reports and other data using accepted optimization models to determine which vendors best meet company needs and project requirements
• Participate in negotiations with vendors, including researching prices, products and other data beforehand and coordinating with suppliers to create optimal purchasing contracts
• Maintain current knowledge of existing vendors, industry trends and relevant pricing by attending trade shows and conferences and reading professional publications
• Oversee fulfillment of supply contracts by verifying quantity and quality of incoming shipments, checking invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with contractual regulations and working with vendors as necessary to resolve any discrepancies
• Create and maintain computerized database of supply purchase orders, paid invoices, goods delivered, product and raw material quality, current inventory and future order scheduling

Job Skills & Qualifications

Reqiured:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply management, or high school diploma plus minimum of 1 year of related work experience
• Excellent negotiating abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability
• Solid understanding of supply chain concepts and supplier analysis methods