Procurement officer

• Keeping in touch with suppliers and developing cordial relationships with them.
• Deciding what to do with dead stock.
• Monitoring the flow of goods through the supply chain.
• Negotiating with suppliers to minimize costs.
• Making sure that all supplier information and records are up to date.
• Managing vendor relationships.
• Making sure all aspects of an efficient supply chain are maintained.
• Finding different suppliers and service providers.
• Vendor selections, rate negotiations, and market surveys.
• Attending meetings, seminars and workshops on supply chain and Procurement.

I was working as an Executive Assistant in Procurement Department. My key responsibilities include:
• Maintain all the Budget sheet and Expense Sheet of all the running projects.
• Execution and monitoring of all regular purchasing.
• Coordinate with user departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects assigned.
• Support relevant departments with quotation for the purpose of tender.
• Maintain the project files both in the form of hard copies as well as electronic copies.
• Support field teams with administrative tasks and documentation
• Assist in contributing to the reporting requirements of the project.
• Assist in formatting power point presentations as required.
• Maintain an inventory of project equipment and supplies.

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.
• Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
• Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
• Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light.
• Present business development training and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff.
• Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities.