Procurement Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE )is a duly registered incorporated Trustee, a women-led, local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he will assist in carrying out daily procurement activities
• S/he will assist in full compliance of procurement activities with WEWE rules, regulations, policies, and strategies
• S/he will assist in the preparation of procurement plans and their implementation /monitoring
• S/he will assist in organizing procurement meetings including the preparation
• S/he will assist in conducting RFQs or RFPs, and receipt of quotations, bids, or proposals.
• S/he will assist in raising the Purchase Request form for all request
• S/he will assist to ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• S/he will assist in working with procurement team members to complete duties as needed
• S/he will assist to review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• S/he will assist to create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• S/he will assist in maintaining records of vendors' databases and other important data
• S/he will assist in inventory tracking and update
• S/he will assist in administrative activities
• S/he will assist staff as needed in creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation.
• S/he will assist in ensuring that all supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered on time
• Carry out any other duties or tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) degree in a relevant course such as Purchasing and Logistics, Purchasing and Supply, Business Studies, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Business administration, or any social or management science course.
• Must have a second-class upper or first-class or upper credit or distinction.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of working experience as a procurement officer or any related field
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent communication skills
• Accurate attention to detail
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work long hours when needed.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.