Procurement Officer

Purpose of the role: Ensure that all purchasing activities are actioned in accordance with Group policies and procedures, as well as the adherence to all relevant statutory requirements. Roles and Responsibilities: Perform purchasing activities for goods and materials from local and international suppliers as required, including (but not limited to) the following: o Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other information to determine reasonable prices;o Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed;o Source and validate vendor data relevant to Equipment and Materials;o Identifying opportunities for cost reductions; Assist with the establishment and maintenance of Fixed Pricing Agreements (FPA’s);Assist the Accounts Payable department to resolve any pricing discrepancies;Assist with pricing information for purposes other than procurement, such as the preparation of budget submissions, scopes of work, detailed costing for identified modifications and upgrades as required;Maintain a supplier list and such other records as are required for the efficient operation of the purchasing function;Any other work as reasonably requested by the Procurement Specialist.
#CobrePanamá La mayor inversión privada en la historia de nuestro país y una de las minas de cobre más grandes del mundo orgullosamente en construcción por manos panameñas. Seguiremos impulsando así nuestra labor con las comunidades cercanas al proyecto y con el país, a mejorar la calidad de vida de todos nuestros colaboradores, sus familias y la economía de nuestro país. Nuestra Razón Social como empresa panameña #MineraPanamá se mantiene al ser subsidiaria de First Quantum Minerals, empresa canadiense líder en proyectos de Clase Mundial.
Requisitos
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in international and local purchasing activities;Highly developed communication and negotiation skills;Strong team player whilst possessing ability to work autonomously;Possess strong commercial acumen and business integrity;Firm commitment to safe work practices.Preferred Good written and spoken Spanish and English allowing reporting and negotiation in both languages;Previous experience in construction of Industrial Project;Previous experience with ERP systems (e.g. JD Edwards).