The Role
Sources suppliers and purchases goods, materials, and services while managing purchase orders, inventory demand, logistics, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations. Monitors supplier performance, quality, delivery, pricing, and compliance; identifies cost-saving opportunities; collaborates with finance, operations, and logistics; maintains procurement data in ERP and purchasing systems; and prepares spend and procurement reports.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Procurement officer is responsible for the timely and cost-effective purchase of goods, materials, and services to meet the organization's operational needs. This role involves sourcing and purchasing from suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of products. The buyer ensures compliance with company policies and works to optimize cost savings while maintaining strong supplier relationships
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
● Research, select, and source potential suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and service capabilities
● Create, review, and manage purchase orders (POs) and order schedules to ensure accurate and timely processing.
● Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure a consistent supply chain and minimize stock outs or excess stock.
● Track orders and arrange logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
● Build, maintain, and manage strong, long-term relationships with a diverse range of suppliers.
● Resolve issues related to supplier performance, product quality, or delivery discrepancies.
● Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, operations, logistics) to understand their specific purchasing needs and align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
● Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential savings opportunities, monitor commodity pricing, and stay current on industry trends.
● Utilize procurement software and systems to streamline processes, maintain accurate vendor and product catalogs, and manage purchasing data.
● Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and cost-saving initiatives for management review
● Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company guidelines, policies, and relevant legal/ethical regulations.
Requirements
● Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
● Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a Procurement Buyer, Purchasing Agent, or similar role.
● Proven experience with vendor negotiation and contract management.
● Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Zoho), and inventory management systems.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
● Knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices.
Skills & Competencies:
● Deep knowledge of purchasing for the field services, and construction industry.
● Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
● Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar) and
Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● A high degree of integrity and professional ethics.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement buying, purchasing, or a similar role
- Experience with vendor negotiation and contract management
- Familiarity with procurement software and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Zoho
- Experience with inventory management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices
- Knowledge of purchasing for field services and the construction industry
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- High degree of integrity and professional ethics
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The Company
What We Do
TOTALTEC is a 100% Guyanese-owned company serving Guyana and Suriname as an indigenous energy-sector partner. Founded in 2016, it develops local capacity and provides integrated industrial services, including lifting, inspection, asset integrity, calibration, certification, OEM supply, and training. The company also delivers modular facilities, equipment rental, real-estate solutions, and hospitality through its SOMA hotel, restaurant, and lounge, for local and international stakeholders.
