We are looking for an astute procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The procurement officer's responsibilities maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Overseeing all activities of the purchasing department.
- Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
- Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
- In liaison with executive head chef, master baker and factory GM, procurement officer is to review, compare, analyse products, source samples and procure approved products.
- Keep product data sheet register up to date
- In liaison with stores manager, the procurement officer is to aid in managing raw material inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
- Maintaining and updating supplier information such as delivery times, product ranges, etc.
- Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
- Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers both locally and abroad.
- Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP software.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Professional certification in procurement (preferred).
* Maypole uses a formal hiring procedure run by its own internal HR department and does not use the services of recruitment agencies, therefore if in doubt please contact us on careers@maypole.com.mt