Procurement & Inventory Control Officer – Ross Africa Botswana

Job Description

he successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Acquiring goods and services on behalf of the company
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and maintain relationships with existing ones.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to secure advantageous purchases.
• Collaborate with various departments to determine their procurement needs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and plans.
• Monitor and control procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement cost reduction strategies.
• Stay informed about market trends, new products, and potential suppliers.
• Create and process purchase orders and contracts.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Control stock levels.
• Coordinate the inventory count and reporting process.
• General stock management.

The prospective candidate must possess the following attributes.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (a relevant certification may be accepted).
• Pursuing professional qualification in Supply chain management and stock control (CIPS level 4 and above)
• Proven experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar role.
• Hands on experience in one of the reputed ERP or Accounting or stock management application
• Good knowledge in MS Office applications specially MS Excel
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.