Procurement Officer

Job Description

Title: Procurement Officer

Company Name: The British Council

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduate in any discipline

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Payband: 4
∎ Department: Procurement
∎ Contract type: Indefinite (locally appointed)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ provide procurement and logistics services, including but not limited to, procuring goods and services in accordance with global British Council procurement policy and standards.
∎ support the Procurement Manager in ensuring procurement processes are effective, efficient and provide the best possible value to the relevant department.
∎ Coordinate and facilitate the approved acquisition of goods and services, raising Purchase Orders (POs), goods and invoice receipting, and assisting the Procurement Manager in the preparation of bid invitations.
∎ Facilitate selection of appropriate vendors and procurement methods based on procurement requirements and corporate standards.
∎ Monitor and review progress of contractual agreements, review invoices for payment.
∎ Create and maintain procurement records, including electronic records in SAP, and other systems whilst ensuring accuracy and integrity of data.
∎ Support the wider BSS team to resolve problems or disputes as required under the guidance of the Procurement Manger so far as it relates to the technicalities of procurement and payment.
∎ Contact vendors or agency representatives to inquire about existing and new product information, solicit bids, develop requests for quotations; and confer with vendors regarding damaged goods, delayed payments or related information.
∎ Conduct periodic vendor evaluations/surveys to ensure supplier development.
∎ Work with the operational teams to determine strategic procurement requirements.
∎ Engage in cost negotiations with select suppliers as required.
∎ Develop lead times for procurement based on material groups.
∎ Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationships

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
∎ Experience of working with an ERP (SAP ERP Material Management Module) system
∎ Skills on Management of Material Resources
∎ Knowledge on category management of services
∎ Applicants should be Bangladeshi passport holder or legally entitled to work in Bangladesh
∎ All necessary background checks as per the British Council Pre-Appointment Screening policy along with medical check-up will need to be completed successfully prior to signing the final employment contract

Salary:
∎ Attractive salary and benefits will be offered to the deserving candidate

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ An inclusive and engaging work environment encouraging cross-team collaboration and building connections with colleagues from different disciplines around the world
∎ Flexible working opportunities to support employee aspirations, personal activities and pursuits
∎ A learning environment with plenty of opportunities to develop skills and knowledge
∎ Experience of working in an international organisation which fosters work-life balance and commitment to smart working

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2022

Company Information:
∎ 5 Mar 2022
∎ The British Council
∎ Business : The British Council is the UK`s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with - changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

Category: NGO/Development