As a Procurement Officer for ZMI, you'll be responsible for overseeing the purchasing process, sourcing and evaluating suppliers, negotiating with them and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Your role will play a vital part in supporting ZMI's operations and growth by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase parts, equipment and materials by means of purchase order.
• Applies ZMI suppliers’ selection criteria as outlined in the SHEQMS Purchasing Procedures.
• Identify and recommend suppliers through investigation, researching parts, equipment and materials availability.
• Research and obtain quotations for high-cost items as per the agreed procedure; whilst maintaining price comparisons for consumables.
• Ensure orders are placed with suppliers listed on ZMI Supplier List and ensure that the orders are placed with suppliers that give the most effective service.
• Ensure that all purchases are carried out using the agreed procedures in place.
• Ensure that purchasing system database is fully utilized and maintained.
• Identify critical orders with the requestor and agree on delivery details.
• Follow up delivery of orders and ensure that delivery criteria are met.
• Maintain full communications with Vessels and Fleet Managers regarding critical deliveries/order placement.
• Liaison with accounts regarding ‘overseas orders payments and invoices, ensuring correct coding and receipt of invoices in agreed format
• Ensure monthly accrual report reaches accounts department timeously
• Understanding of job requirements and mastery of skills and techniques to meet them.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new processes; and takes the lead in own development.

Skills

• Diploma in Purchasing Management or Supply Chain Management or any related courses.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Purchasing Officer
• Project Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Flexibility
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to analyze market trends and make informed purchasing decisions
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices