Do you enjoy the challenge of juggling multiple tasks and keeping everything well-organized? If so, a career as a procurement officer may be the perfect fit for you. Find out more about what it’s like to work as a procurement officer and which qualifications and skills you need to become one.
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Global Strategic Procurement Manager (w/m/d)
Location: Viernheim
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Steuerung und Weiterentwicklung eines globalen Procurement-Teilbereichs inklusive Definition, Umsetzung und Nachverfolgung relevanter KPIs Entwicklung und Implementierung internationaler Einkaufsstrategien und -standards in enger Abstimmung mit der Segmentleitung Enge Zusammenarbeit mit globalen, regionalen und lokalen Schnittstellen zur Sicherstellung einer konsistenten Umsetzung Aufbau, Optimierung und Steuerung eines leistungsfähigen und resilienten Lieferantenportfolios mit Fokus auf Dual-Sourcing Durchführung von Markt-, Kosten- und Wettbewerbsanalysen zur nachhaltigen Reduzierung der Materialkosten Strategische Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung von Schlüssel- und Kernlieferanten Aktive Mitarbeit in Produktentwicklungs- und Innovationsprojekten inkl. Erarbeitung von Sourcing-Empfehlungen Koordination einkaufsrelevanter Initiativen innerhalb des Segments in enger Zusammenarbeit mit R&D, Qualität, Supply Chain und weiteren Funktionen Identifikation, Priorisierung und Umsetzung von Einsparungs- und Optimierungsmaßnahmen Proaktive und transparente Kommunikation zu Markt-, Preis- und Kostenentwicklungen Repräsentation des globalen Einkaufs in bereichsübergreifenden Entscheidungs- und Innovationsgremien
Information Security Officer
Location: Amsterdam
Branche: Public Sector
Expertise: IT & Shared Services
Experience: 3 years
Als Information Security Officer en projectleider ben jij de verbinding tussen beleid, techniek en uitvoering. Jij zorgt ervoor dat informatiebeveiliging niet alleen een plan blijft, maar een tastbare realiteit wordt. Begeleiden van projecten van planvorming tot implementatie. Adviseren over beveiligingsmaatregelen en oplossingen. Opstellen en beheren van processen binnen het ISMS. Rapporteren over risico's, trends en incidenten.
Procurement Lead
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 0 years
Ensure that all Procurement & Materials requirements for the Project are met and that the requirements of the Contract in respect of procurement and materials are complied with by the Contractor. Responsible for ensuring that the LLI Vendors and Contractor have a robust and achievable Procurement Schedule that supports the overall project construction schedule. Taking into consideration the overall procurement cycle from RFQ to delivery at site. Support the Contractor in setting up fabrication priorities and coordinating all requests to suppliers to avert overloading of any particular fabrication line. Establish and maintain alignment with the PMT on project procurement objectives, scope and execution plans. Manage procurement of project LLI including preparation of ITT packages, stewardship of tender process, and PO administration until assignment to Contractor. Establish compliance with project procurement procedures and oversee Contractor's procurement procedures and processes. Communicate and report project procurement activities, schedule progress and cost data, and advise any procurement issues. Oversee Contractor's implementation of Project Purchasing Plan including materials management, expediting and shipping processes. Ensure Contractor's adherence to quality standards and preservations procedures Review Project required spare parts list (RSPL) and ensure contractor execution of spares purchasing plan Ensure Contractor compliance with Project Vendor qualification process and update of Project Vendor List Oversee Contractor delivery of all project procurement documents including Vendors' documents as per project quality requirements. Provide support as required to development and administration of Contractor's subcontracting plan.
Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Boxmeer
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 3 years
Review and approve GMP documentation, including protocols, reports, deviations and production records. Act as a subject matter expert for GMP compliance during root cause investigations, change control and improvement activities. Monitor and safeguard the validated status of GMP processes, systems and equipment. Participate in internal and external audits and support the execution of corrective and preventive actions.
Safety Officer
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 0 years
To provide, with full responsibility and accountability, a technical service to Corporation in the areas of Health and Safety during definition, detailed design and execution stages to ensure contractor(s) compliance to established HSE policies, procedures and regulations. Carries out duties and responsibilities for all areas of work covered in HSE aspects of Major Projects. Ensures adherence by contractor personnel to HSE policies, procedures and regulations with respect to active / passive fire safety systems, special protection systems, life safety and fire risk assessment, safety studies / reviews, security systems, emergency response programs, emergency lighting and communication systems. etc. Responsible for monitoring related activities within project sites and conducting daily inspection and ensuring the work being carried out is in line with approved JSA, Risk Assessment, and Method Statement and approved Permit to Work System. Responsible for identifying and implementing risk reduction measures in all areas and phases of construction. Participate and assist in checking and reviewing method statements, JSA's, safety certifications and other related documents submitted by contractors/ project consultant. To take necessary action by highlighting and reporting to immediate Supervisor in case of any lapse and/or lagging. Participate and provide inputs to Sr. HSE Engineer for the implementation of Project HSE Performance Monitoring, HSE Objectives and Initiatives, HSE related procedures, guidelines, standards and policies to ensure Project activities are conducted in a safe, secure and healthy manner and in compliance with DT HSE and Corporate requirements. Monitor implementation of HSE Legal requirements, regulatory bodies, national laws and regulations, and State of Qatar-ratified international conventions and protocols within Project activities. Participate and provide support to carry out and maintain records of Project HSE risk register to ensure proper recording, monitoring and close-out of Project HSE Risks throughout project duration. Participate in review of contractors HSE documentations (HSE Plan, HSE Procedures and other HSE requirements) to ensure contractors are compliant to HSE requirements. Participate in review of contractor's Safety Officers CV's and competence assessment test/ personal interview prior to mobilization of contractors HSE personnel at project site to ensure compliance with Corporate HSE Regulations for contractors. Carry out incident investigation, reporting including implementation of close-out of preventive and corrective actions of incidents/accidents that occur within projects to ensure compliance with corporate procedure for Incident management. Conduct site safety meetings and HSE awareness amongst project staff and Contractors. Conducts safety audits on the project involving all parties to ensure compliance with safety policies and advise corrective actions and follow-up on the suggested actions to ensure proper implementation. Responsibility for identifying and implementing risk reduction measures based upon hazard identification and risk assessment studies in relation to all Construction/Operations. Incumbent should work closely with the risk assessment specialist and other parties. Compilation of reports and preparation of statistical and trend analysis reports to assess safety performances. Contributes towards updating HSE Codes, Standards, Specifications.
Procurement officer job role
As a procurement officer, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the procurement process within an organisation. Your primary role will be to ensure that goods and services are procured in a timely and cost-effective manner, while adhering to company policies and regulations. From construction to mining, manufacturing to retail, procurement officers contribute their expertise across diverse industries.
Procurement officer responsibilities
Depending on the industry you work in, procurement officers have the following responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies and plans to achieve organizational objectives
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and negotiate contracts and agreements
- Monitor and review supplier performance and resolve any issues or conflicts
- Conduct market research to identify new trends and opportunities for cost reduction
- Collaborate with other departments to assess procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and prepare reports as required
Stay updated with industry standards and best practices in procurement
Procurement officer qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance or a related field
- Proven experience in procurement or purchasing roles
- Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and laws
- Ability to analyse and interpret data for effective decision-making
- Proficient in using procurement software and tools
Procurement officer skills
In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, you should also have the following skills to become a successful procurement officer:
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Good understanding of contract management
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Strong ethics and integrity in handling procurement processes