Local Procurement Officer
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Key Responsibilities • Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from vendor identification and contract negotiation to delivery and performance monitoring. • Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and long-term partnerships. • Continuously evaluate suppliers for quality, reliability, compliance, and value-for-money. • Establish and maintain robust supplier relationships while ensuring supplier diversity and sustainability practices. • Oversee the preparation and analysis of procurement reports to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Collaborate closely with internal teams (Finance, Customer Experience, Manufacturing & Engineering, Logistics, etc) to anticipate and meet operational needs. • Ensure strict compliance with Dodai’s procurement policies, ethical standards, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. • Identify and implement cost-saving and process optimization initiatives across the procurement function. • Verify and process supplier invoices by matching them with purchase orders and delivery records. • Prepare and submit procurement reports on a weekly and monthly basis. • Maintain detailed records of purchases, supplier information, and pricing for easy access and auditing. • Perform other tasks as directed by your supervisor Requirement • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. • 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, or telecom sectors. • Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation. • Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing high-value contracts. • Experience working with ERP systems and procurement-related digital tools. • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • High level of efficiency, integrity, and accountability.