Procurement Officer Job Opportunity – Boda Banja Credit Services Ltd

About Boda Banja Credit Services Ltd

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement plans based on organizational needs.
• Coordinate procurement activities across departments.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.

• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify reliable suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations.
• Maintain an updated supplier database.

• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Secure competitive quotations while ensuring product quality.
• Support contract negotiations and supplier agreements.
• Achieve value for money through strategic sourcing.

• Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
• Verify procurement documentation before processing payments.
• Resolve procurement and supplier-related issues promptly.

• Coordinate with stores to monitor inventory levels.
• Ensure adequate stock availability.
• Support inventory control and asset management activities.
• Prevent stock shortages and unnecessary overstocking.

• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Prepare procurement reports for management.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout procurement processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.
• Experience working in financial services, corporate, or commercial organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Procurement principles and procedures.
• Supply chain management.
• Contract management.
• Inventory management.
• Strategic sourcing.
• Vendor relationship management.
• Procurement ethics and compliance.

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Time management abilities.
• Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and procurement systems.

• Work independently and within a team.
• Meet procurement deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Handle multiple procurement assignments simultaneously.
• Make sound purchasing decisions.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Strategic Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Administration
• Inventory Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Financial Services Operations

• Senior Procurement Officer
• Supply Chain Officer
• Procurement and Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Operations Manager
• Procurement Specialist

Salary Expectations

• Competitive monthly salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement.
• Supportive working environment.
• Performance-based growth opportunities.

How to Apply

Interview Preparation Tips

• Explain the procurement cycle.
• How do you evaluate suppliers?
• Describe your procurement planning process.

• How do you negotiate with suppliers?
• Describe a successful supplier relationship you managed.

• How do you prevent stock shortages?
• Explain how procurement supports inventory management.

• Describe a procurement challenge you faced and how you resolved it.
• How do you ensure transparency during procurement processes?