The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing local suppliers, purchasing materials and goods, and ensuring accurate stock control in coordination with the store team. The role supports smooth daily operations by maintaining the right inventory levels and building strong relationships with reliable suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:Source, evaluate, and manage local suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
Prepare and process purchase orders according to company procedures.
Monitor and control stock levels in coordination with the store and warehouse teams.
Track deliveries and resolve any supplier or logistics issues promptly.
Maintain updated supplier databases, price lists, and purchase records.
Work closely with the store team to forecast demand and prevent overstocking or shortages.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and health & safety standards.
Support internal audits and prepare inventory or procurement reports as required.
Contribute to process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in procurement, inventory, or store management.
Fair communication skills in English.
Strong negotiation, organization, and time management skills.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word) and inventory management systems (ERP knowledge is a plus).
Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently.
Integrity and accountability
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Proactive and results-oriented
Who we are:
Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
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Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.
