Procurement Officer at WTS Energy

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits on materials, equipment, and processes to maintain quality benchmarks.
• Maintain documentation of quality checks, corrective actions, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) guidelines in all operations.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other procurement and administrative data.
• Negotiate optimal pricing and supply terms while upholding quality standards.
• Maintain and update the supplier database, including qualifications, delivery timelines, and development opportunities.
• Provide procurement support as directed by the Procurement Manager.
• Support procurement planning to ensure timely availability of quality materials.
• Assist with supply ordering and act as a purchaser when required.
• Promote improved procurement practices across the organization.
• Report departmental sourcing needs to the Procurement Manager.
• Monitor, maintain, and store office supplies and equipment, and initiate reordering at required stock levels.
• Prepare reports on expenses, office budgets, and expenditures.
• Maintain relationships with outsourced service providers to ensure best value delivery.
• Ensure timely processing of payments to suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure availability of office consumables.
• Maintain up-to-date records of stock levels and issuance.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (Procurement knowledge preferred).
• Membership of a related professional body such as CIPS, CILSCM, CIPPM, ISMN, or equivalent (added advantage).
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in procurement officer roles with strong exposure to QA/QC.