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Job Title: Procurement Officer
Position: Procurement Officer
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 Months)
Industry: Engineering / Industrial Operations
Salary Guide: P7,000.00 – P9,000.00 per month
Positions Available: 1
Important Note: Please ensure your CV is not scanned. Only Microsoft Word documents or original PDF versions will be accepted.
Job Description
Our client is a reputable organization operating within the construction, engineering, and industrial operations sector, committed to delivering high-quality projects while maintaining strong governance, procurement efficiency, and financial accountability.
The organization is seeking to appoint a Procurement Officer on a 3-month fixed-term contract to support procurement operations, ensuring goods and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
The role requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional responsible for managing procurement processes, supplier coordination, purchase order administration, and ensuring timely delivery, pricing accuracy, and quality standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
- Source quotations for goods and services in line with procurement policies
- Analyse supplier pricing, quality, and compliance
- Coordinate approval of quotations with relevant stakeholders
- Create and issue purchase orders and communicate with requestors
Order & Delivery Management
- Confirm delivery timelines with suppliers and communicate updates
- Follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery
- Expedite purchase orders to ensure closure within required timelines
- Resolve issues related to late or non-delivery of goods/services
Supplier & Vendor Management
- Maintain and update supplier database
- Support onboarding of new suppliers and ensure accurate documentation
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Procurement Compliance & Administration
- Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of supplier quotations and pricing
- Declare any conflicts of interest in line with company policy
- Submit procurement documentation to Finance for processing
- Maintain proper records for audit and accountability
Inventory & Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with internal departments to understand procurement needs
- Ensure timely availability of materials and services
- Monitor procurement turnaround times and stakeholder satisfaction
Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Track procurement performance (cost savings, turnaround time, supplier performance)
- Support preparation of procurement reports
- Ensure compliance with audit requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
- CIPS or equivalent certification will be an added advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain
- Experience in construction, engineering, or industrial environments preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAGE) is an added advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong administrative and documentation skills
- Good negotiation and supplier management ability
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Strong teamwork and collaboration ability
- Ability to manage conflict and work under pressure
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Results-driven with strong accountability
- Professional and reliable
- Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence
- Ability to work independently and within a team
Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.
How to Apply:
- We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
- Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.
- Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.
- No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)
Contact Information:
- Website: www.freedom77.org
- Email: info@freedom77.org
- We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
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