Procurement Officer

Give Me Trees Trust is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory for their tree planting initiatives in India. Responsibilities include planning procurement needs, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance, and maintaining records. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
b Job descriptionGive Me Trees Trust is one of the largest community based voluntary tree planting and conservation movements in India having facilitated the plantation and preservation of more than 23 million trees all over the country in the last 45 years with more than 17 000 volunteers working all across India seeks dynamic and motivated professional with relevant experienceDuties Responsibilities Position Purchase and Procurement OfficerPlan Purchases xc2 xb7 Collaborate with team members to identify and plan procurement needs xc2 xb7 Forecast future requirements based on project timelinesVendor Management xc2 xb7 Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality cost delivery and other relevant criteria xc2 xb7 Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers xc2 xb7 Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure advantageous termsPurchasing xc2 xb7 Issue purchase orders and ensure proper documentation of procurement activities xc2 xb7 Monitor order status and expedite deliveries to meet project timelines xc2 xb7 Ensure compliance with organizational and donor procurement policies and proceduresInventory Management xc2 xb7 Maintain accurate records of purchases pricing and other important data xc2 xb7 Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the logistics team to manage inventory effectivelyQuality Assurance xc2 xb7 Conduct inspections and quality control checks on received goods xc2 xb7 Handle and resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliersCompliance and Reporting xc2 xb7 Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable laws and regulations xc2 xb7 Prepare and submit regular procurement reports to management and donors xc2 xb7 Maintain transparency and accountability in all procurement processesEducationBachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field A relevant professional certification e g CIPS CPSM is a plusExperience xc2 xb7 Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in procurement preferably within an NGO or non-profit organization xc2 xb7 Demonstrated experience in vendor negotiation and contract managementSkills and Competencies xc2 xb7 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills xc2 xb7 Excellent negotiation and communication skills xc2 xb7 Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite xc2 xb7 Ability to work independently and as part of a team xc2 xb7 High level of integrity and commitment to ethical procurement practicesOther Requirement xc2 xb7 Familiarity with donor regulations and compliance requirements xc2 xb7 Ability to travel to project sites and supplier locations as neededJob Types Full-time PermanentPay xe2 x82 xb920 000 00 - xe2 x82 xb930 000 00 per monthExperience total work 2 years Preferred Work Location In personApplication Deadline 30 05 2024