Procurement Officer

Exciting start-up business
- Tokoroa based

**ofi** is a leading global integrated supply chain manager, processor and grower of agricultural products and food ingredients, supplying various products across five platforms (cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices), to more than 8,000 customers worldwide. With a direct presence in more than 49 countries, with sourcing and processing in most major producing countries,
**ofi** has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses.

The purpose of this role is to oversee the purchasing activities and ensure that purchases are cost-effective and of high quality.

This role reports to Asset Manager.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Reviewing, comparing, analyzing and approving products and services to be purchased
- Assisting in the development of specifications for equipment, materials and services to be purchased
- Respond in a timely manner to service issues and User help requests pertaining to IT Infrastructure
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
- Compliance with Global Cybersecurity guidelines
- Maintaining a sufficient supply of items required for daily operations by monitoring inventory levels
- Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges etc.
- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records

**Skills / Qualifications**:

- Two (2) years’ experience as a procurement Officer or a similar field preferred
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills with a strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and purchasing software
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with all stakeholders
- Relevant industry experience

**We have a zero tolerance policy to drugs, and you must be able to pass our pre-employment medical / drug screening.