British Council is a global non-profit that provides English education, administers exams, and offers cultural exchange programs as well.
Vacancy: not specified
Vacancy Type: Procurement Officer
Posted on: 2 March 2022
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and facilitate the approved acquisition of goods and services, raising Purchase Orders (POs), goods and invoice receipt, and assisting the Procurement Manager in the preparation of bid invitations.
- Facilitate selection of appropriate vendors and procurement methods based on procurement requirements and corporate standards.
- Monitor and review progress of contractual agreements, review invoices for payment.
- Create and maintain procurement records, including electronic records in SAP, and other systems whilst ensuring accuracy and integrity of data.
- Support the wider BSS team to resolve problems or disputes as required under the guidance of the Procurement Manager so far as it relates to the technicalities of procurement and payment.
- Contact vendors or agency representatives to inquire about existing and new product information, solicit bids, develop requests for quotations; and confer with vendors regarding damaged goods, delayed payments or related information.
- Conduct periodic vendor evaluations/surveys to ensure supplier development
- Work with the operational teams to determine strategic procurement requirements.
- Engage in cost negotiations with select suppliers as required.
- Develop lead times for procurement based on material groups.
- Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationships.
Employment Status: Full-time
Working Hours: Not specified
Workplace: Not specified
Educational Requirements:
- Graduate in any discipline. Post graduate degree (Finance and/or Business and/or Management) would be desirable.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience in working with a large quantity of vendors and contracts.
- Knowledge on category management of services.
- Experience of an ERP system. Knowledge on SAP ERP MM (Materials Management) module would be desirable.
- Effective communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
- Judgment and decision-making skills.
- Skills on Management of Material Resources.
Additional Requirements:
- Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in the country.
- Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: as per company policy
Application Deadline: not specified
Application Link:
- Apply through the official British Council website here - https://cutt.ly/2Acg2mb
Further Information:
For further details about British Council, visit this link - https://cutt.ly/PAcg5lf