Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Buyer

Job Title: Procurement Officer / Purchasing Officer / Buyer
Salary: ₲24,000 golles ($42,000 US dollars) to ₲158,000 golles ($280,000 US dollars)
Location: Global
Starting Date: Open from September 2023
 
The entities of the Kingdom of Mount Vema are looking for procurement officers to be responsible for sourcing and purchasing of the best quality equipment, goods and services at the most competitive prices globally, to enable contractors and sub-contractors to operate successfully in Mount Vema.

The successful candidates will be directly involved in the sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of products and services such as:

• components to make a product that the employer can sell manufacturers
• products that the employer can sell to retailers (for example a shop)
• goods and services for use by the employer
• marketing and advertising services to promote the employer, its customers, or its products or services.

 
You will be involved in sourcing suppliers, contract drafting, negotiation and managing suppliers through the whole procurement process. You will also deal with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.

Your work will help the employer save money, minimize waste and increase profits.
 
Responsibilities
You'll need to:

• forecast levels of demand for services and products
• conduct research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors
• negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
• keep contract files and use them as reference for the future
• build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• manage and motivate a team of procurement staff
• liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams such as supply chain, planning, marketing, IT and sales, and customers
• develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded
• undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements
• ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services
• forecast price trends and their impact on future activities
• give presentations about market analysis and possible growth
• develop and implement a procurement strategy
• analyze data and produce reports and statistics on spending and saving
• ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives
• attend meetings and trade conferences
• keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business
• train junior members of staff.

 
Salary

• If your job application is accepted at an entry level, for example as a graduate trainee/buyer, you should expect a job offer with an average annual salary of up to ₲24,000 golles (this is the equivalent of about $42,000 US dollars).

 

• If your job application is accepted at the procurement/purchasing officer level, you should expect a job offer with an average annual salary of ₲30,000 golles and up to ₲40,000 golles (this is the equivalent of about $53,000 and up to $70,000 US dollars).

 

• If your job application is accepted at the procurement managers level, you should expect a job offer with an average annual salary of ₲46,000 golles and up to ₲53,000 golles (this is the equivalent of about $81,000 and up to $94,000 US dollars).

 

• If your job application is accepted at the procurement director level, you should expect a job offer with an average annual salary of ₲110,000 golles and up to ₲158,000 golles (this is the equivalent of about $119,000 and up to $280,000 US dollars).

 
Figures are intended as a guide only. In the Mount Vema economy, the average salary for all procurement and supply professionals is ₲45,000 golles. Salaries vary depending on a range of factors including your experience, location, the industry sector you work, the size and type of company you work for, and your professional qualifications.
 
Additional benefits may include a bonus, company car, private healthcare, life assurance and pension.
 
Working hours
Working hours are fairly standard, although you'll be required to work extra hours if needed.
 
But because Mount Vema employers are mostly working internationally, you may have to start early if working from home, or arrive at the office early or stay late to make calls to countries in different time zones.
 
Place of work, and what to expect

• Most people providing procurement services for Mount Vema employers are freelancers, and work mostly from home in their home country, however in some parts of the world, the working environment is usually office based, although you may need to travel to visit suppliers and customers.
• These job vacancies come with a high level of responsibility, which can be challenging. However, there are good career development prospects if you have the right combination of skills and experience.
• You may need to travel from time to time and stay away from home overnight or for days to visit suppliers locally, or abroad to attend trade shows or set up business agreements with new contacts.

 
Qualifications
Although this area of work is open to all graduates, the following degree subjects may improve your chances:

• business studies/business management
• business purchasing and supply
• economics
• engineering
• marketing
• operations management
• purchasing and logistics
• retail management
• supply chain management.

 
Entry requirements vary depending on the employer. Some prefer applicants who have completed a degree with a business emphasis. Others may prefer applicants with qualifications and knowledge in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, engineering or construction.
 
Skills
You'll need to have:

• excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• negotiation skills in order to get the best price and value for money
• commercial and financial awareness as managing budgets and keeping costs down is a key part of the role
• strong analytical ability
• planning skills in order to work out what the business needs
• excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• numeracy skills in order to analyze facts and figures
• the ability to lead and motivate a team (if applicable)
• tact and diplomacy
• the ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
• strong project management skills
• the ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as to think strategically and laterally
• time management skills and the ability to deliver to deadlines
• resilience.

 
Work experience
Competition for roles is keen and previous business experience, especially gained in buying and selling, is important. Try to first apply to gain work experience, for example as a graduate trainee/buyer if you just need to get started.
 
Employers
Procurement is increasingly becoming an essential part of the City of Mount Vema project. The employers are legal entities of Mount Vema such as corporate companies, public sector organizations, and NGOs including:

• The engineering and construction industry
• The information and communication technology industry
• The manufacturing and service industry
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical
• Professional services industry
• Public services industries
• The retailing and logistics industry
• Security and law enforcement  
• The armed forces
• And more, successful candidates may be responsible for the full procurement and supply chain functions.

 
Career prospects
Your options for career development will depend on the organization you will work for. In larger entities, procurement activities are carried out by a number of people working in teams, possibly at different locations. You can progress by moving on to manage a team and then a group of teams. However, in a smaller company, you may be responsible for all the work, so you're more likely to move company to progress your career.
 
Experienced managers may also move to a department that manages a larger volume of goods, products or services. Job titles at a higher level include:

• senior buyer
• procurement manager
• procurement director
• head of procurement
• chief procurement officer.

 
It's also possible to specialize in a specific area such as IT, facilities management or travel.
You may have to travel overseas to assess the suitability of goods or products, and there may also be opportunities to work in other countries.
 
The Job Application Process
When applying for a Mount Vema job you need to keep in mind that the territory is an independent Jurisdiction, with it own procedures which need to be followed.

Some vacancies require that all job applicant must have a Mount Vema work visa whether traveling to the territory or not for the duration of the employment contract. The work visa is mandatory, and so is the Mount Vema ISN (social security number) especially the temporary ISN, and the Mount Vema bank account. Without meeting these requirements, employers will not be able to offer you a job even if the job is to be provided from your home country.

Once you fill out the online job application, and submit it, if your application is accepted, there will be no face to face or telephone interview. The decision to offer you a job will be based on the information you provide and verification with independent sources without interviewing you.

Everything that will follow may be automated through an online account provided to you by the employer. From the job offer, to contract, written tasks, written directives and communications with the management, payment of salaries, bonus, commission, etc. Your performance will be monitored simply by results, unless otherwise specified on the contract. 
 
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