Procurement / Expeditor Associate

• Working within a project team environment, potentially on multiple projects.

• Proactively performing expediting activities to ensure the delivery of equipment, materials, services, and related documentation.

• Developing and maintaining status reports.

• Attending and potentially managing purchase order kick-off meetings.

• Attending local expediting visits, as required.

• Closing purchase orders.

• Communicating with suppliers to resolve issues affecting a purchase order.

• Reviewing material and service invoices for accuracy.

• Coordinating transportation and logistics, as required.

• Performing other duties as requested

• Leading purchase order kick-off meetings

• Expediting purchase orders, as required

• Initiating the close-out of purchase orders

• Communicating with suppliers to resolve issues affecting a purchase order.

• Attending status meetings with clients, project management and suppliers.

• Mentoring, supporting and guiding staff.

• Assisting the procurement lead in the development or improvement of corporate work processes and procedures.

• Performing other duties as requested by the company.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement.

• Strong understanding of business processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong multitasking skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Clerical experience in a related function.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Strong attention to details.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to adapt in a changing environment.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Other: Master and relevant certifications are an added advantage