Procurement Officer
Manage the procurement of goods and products for an organization.
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- What's it like to be a Procurement Officer?
- How to become a Procurement Officer
- Latest Procurement Officer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Procurement Officers
- Procurement Officer role reviews
What's it like to be a Procurement Officer?
A Procurement Officer researches, negotiates costs and purchases products or services on behalf of an organization. Their day-to-day tasks involve contacting potential suppliers, establishing business relationships with external vendors, facilitating paperwork, and evaluating the best candidates to provide goods and services to fulfill business needs.
Tasks and duties
- Maintaining purchasing records.
- Managing the procurement process.
- Leading negotiations with suppliers and vendors.
- Facilitating communications between external partners and organization stakeholders.
- Reviewing and executing contracts with supply and service partners.
- Conducting research of new suppliers and vendors to meet organizational demands.
How to become a Procurement Officer
You usually need a relevant degree to become a Procurement Officer. Experience in a procurement or buying role is beneficial.
- Complete a business or finance-related bachelor degree. This usually takes three to four years.
- Gain experience in roles that develop your understanding of relevant laws, procurement process management, and your ability to negotiate with partners and stakeholders.
- Undertake relevant certifications to improve your negotiation and procurement skills. Some business schools offer short course certificates that complement skills learned at university.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Procurement Officer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Purchase Orders
Negotiation
Supplier Performance
Cost Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain
Supplier Relationships
Quotation
Accreditation
Bidding
Cost Saving
Supplier Management
Accounting
Supply Management
Warehouse
Strategic Sourcing
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
Construction Industry
Invoicing
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Latest Procurement Officer reviews
Jun 2023
Challenging yet Fulfilling role
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science in Business Administration
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsProcurement involves dealing with a variety of products, service and industries. This means that its providing you a continuous learning opportunities and expanding your knowledge. You will also be ex...
The challengesThere are tight deadlines so balancing multiple projects and ensuring the quality and timely delivery can be stressful and challenging. Procurement also involves extensive paper works and documentatio...
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