General Procurement Officer (SEO - PO)

Job Description

Title: General Procurement Officer (SEO - PO)

Company Name: Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Masters in Engineering (MEngg)

• 3 to 5 years

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Managerial Support

• Assist in the formulation and implementation of ICT and general procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Support the Head of Department (HoD) in managing day-to-day procurement operations and departmental objectives.

• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date digital records, including contracts, purchase orders, vendor documentation, and supplier performance data.

• Assist in setting departmental targets, KPIs, and performance criteria for team members.

• Ensure strict adherence to procurement policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in vendor evaluation, onboarding, and development activities in alignment with company policies.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely submission of documentation and responses to audit queries.

2. Operational Execution

• Assist supervisors and senior officers in managing the end-to-end ICT and general procurement lifecycle, from requisition to payment.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with business stakeholders such as Finance, Operations, Brand & Marketing, and other relevant divisions.

• Understand and interpret stakeholder requirements, product specifications, service needs, and project priorities to support effective procurement planning.

• Conduct sourcing activities including RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) management, contract review, bid analysis, negotiation, and supplier consolidation.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement procedures, category management principles, and supplier risk assessment methodologies.

• Identify procurement-related risks and apply appropriate mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s interests.

• Ensure all procurement activities are executed in a compliant, transparent, and efficient manner.

  Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of ICT and general procurement processes, sourcing methodologies, and procurement compliance.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

  • Analytical capability for evaluating bids, contracts, market conditions, and supplier performance.

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic business environment.

  • Proficiency in digital procurement systems, MS Office tools, and document management platforms.

  • High level of integrity, detail-orientation, and commitment to corporate governance.