POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for procurement activities with the objective of optimizing supply and generating a contribution to operating profit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Observe and follow plant environmental and operational rules, procedures and guidelines.
- Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing etc. as required by Ormat, Orpower 4, Inc. and OSH.
- Perform supplier’s due diligence and introduce them in OMS upon approval.
- Evaluate all suppliers before purchasing to ensure items bought meet quality and safety standards as required by the company.
- Responsible for preparing and conducting contract and price negotiations for small to medium volumes.
- Responsible for determining procurement strategies to ensure the long-term, cost-effective supply of materials.
- Responsible for expediting purchases and supply sources to guarantee timely availability.
- Raises purchase orders in OMS for general required items, stationery, and consumables for smooth running of drilling activities always.
- Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility.
- Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to the supplier.
- Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.
- Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts.
- Review shipment documents before shipping, tracking and fixing shipping errors.
- Expedite shipment delivery to the drilling site.
- Apply and track shipments’ duty exemption approvals and maintain accurate shipment records.
- Working with finance and accounts staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
- Evaluate complaints regarding the purchase orders and invoices received on shipments of equipment and supplies and take appropriate action.
- Maintain a healthy group dynamic.
- Keep the management team informed of accomplishments & ongoing issues, and participate in achieving resolutions to identified issues.
- Work with multinational engineering and construction teams.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other duties as directed by management.
EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Minimum of a diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent.
- At least 3 years of working experience in procurement in a busy manufacturing company or power plant.
- Experience using SAP software.
- Background in material handling, purchasing and stock control.
- Knowledge of computerized inventory and tracking systems.
- Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in working with a team, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Expertise and proficiency with basic Microsoft office computer software.
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Procurement Assistant at Workforce Africa
