Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing local general procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. The role requires strong market knowledge, effective negotiation skills, and frequent visits to the local market to establish and maintain vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Source and procure goods and services in alignment with company policies.
Ensure timely delivery and quality of procured items.
Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers.
Negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing to achieve cost efficiency.
Conduct regular market visits to assess product availability, trends, and pricing.
Stay updated on local market conditions and potential suppliers.
Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
Prepare and submit regular procurement reports to management.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements.
Monitor vendor adherence to agreed terms and conditions.
Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs.
Resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or payment discrepancies.

Skills

Vendor Relations Management Purchase Procurement Knowledge Market Knowledge

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Procurement

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Korangi Creek Cantonment, Karachi, Pakistan

Gender:

Male

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

B Com, BBA, BA Supply Chain

Career Level:

Entry Level

Experience:

3 Years - 4 Years

Apply Before:

Feb 11, 2025

Posting Date:

Jan 10, 2025

The Hunar Foundation

N.G.O./Social Services · 201-300 employees - Karachi

Registered in 2008 under the Societies Act 1860, Hunar Foundations took its first batch in January 2010 in premises supplied by Delhi Mercantile Society, Karachi in its DMS School facility. The students gave their City & Guilds exam at the end of the year and till 2019 14 batches had graduated with one year diplomas. Since then Hunar has added its Rashidabad (near Tando Allah Yar), Lahore (Bedian Road), Multan (Pak Arab Fertilizer) and Kharian campuses as well as a women’s institute in Karachi that started in 2015 and is in the process of relocation to a new modern upgraded facility. By end of 2019 two more institutes are added in Korangi (Karachi), one for women and one for men. Korangi campus is targeted to host a state of the art Teacher’s Training and Excellence Center. Hunar Foundation’s key objective is to provide school graduates and other young adults with international standard vocational training that meets the expectations of the market, leading to employment or small business creation – and eventually economic freedom and empowerment. Hunar Foundation offers this opportunity to the underprivileged and marginalized segments of society where the need is more urgent. Hunar offers the students a high quality learning environment of international standards. The workshops are well equipped and the courses designed to meet industry requirements.This ensures a high degree of employability for Hunar graduates.