Procurement Officer
Hilton Clinics and Hospital
Port Harcourt, NG
01.2022 - Current
- Researched new sources of supply in order to improve cost savings opportunities.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
- Assisted internal stakeholders with resolving any queries related to procurement activities.
- Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
- Processed payments to suppliers within established timelines while ensuring accuracy of invoice details.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Evaluated current processes for effectiveness and identified areas for improvement.
- Conducted market research in order to identify potential suppliers and obtain competitive bids from them.
- Identified opportunities for improving efficiency throughout the entire procure-to-pay process flow.
- Supported procurement for civil engineering squadron maintenance and repair contracts.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
- Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging.