Procurement Officer

About the role

Averda, a global provider of integrated waste management and environmental services, is looking for a proactive and experienced Procurement Officer with a strong background in procurement and supply chain management. The role covers sourcing, supplier management, negotiations and contract administration, ensuring cost-effective, compliant and timely procurement of goods and services across multiple locations. Experience supporting a regional or multi-country environment is an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day procurement: sourcing, quotations, vendor evaluation, negotiations and purchase order processing.
• Identify and source suppliers for operational materials, equipment, spare parts, fleet requirements, consumables and services.
• Review purchase requisitions and align procurement needs with operations.
• Evaluate quotations, compare prices and recommend suitable suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules, and coordinate timely delivery.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders, deliveries and supplier payments.
• Maintain supplier relationships, resolve issues and monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines and quality.
• Work with Operations, Fleet, Finance, HSEQ and other departments.
• Conduct market research and price benchmarking, and prepare procurement reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows, and keep accurate records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience.
• Prior experience in waste management, facilities management, logistics or transportation is preferred.
• Experience sourcing operational materials, equipment, spare parts, fleet requirements and services.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation and purchase order management.
• Strong negotiation, communication and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Good MS Excel and reporting skills.