Primary - As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing procurement for goods and services for Qualfon Guyana. You will be responsible for negotiating contracts, sourcing suppliers, and ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality standards. Secondary – Internal stakeholder and vendor management for the procurement function.

• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with internal teams to understand the requirements. Analyse technical specifications and performance criteria to identify suitable procurement options.  
  
  

• Vendor Selection: Conduct market research, request proposals, and assess supplier capabilities to ensure alignment with needs and objectives. Identify, evaluate, and select with IT stakeholders. 
   

• Procurement Execution: Manage the E2E procurement process, including requisition, supplier evaluation, purchase order issuance, and order tracking. Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery of goods procured.  
  
  

• Cost Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize infrastructure procurement costs while maintaining quality and reliability. Cost savings - volume discounts, process improvements through negotiation, supplier consolidation, and demand forecasting.  
  
  

• Vendor Management: Establish/ maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Monitor vendor performance, resolve issues, and escalate concerns as needed to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements.  
  
  

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and audit trails to support compliance efforts and internal controls.  
  
  
  • Experience in procuring IT, non-IT procurement for departments like Facilities, Operations, TA, and Finance. 
    
    
  • Identify, develop contingency and mitigate risks associated with procurement, including supply chain disruptions, product quality issues, and supplier sustainability.  
    
    
  • Good understanding of overall procurement process and contracts. 

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CIPS, CPSM) are advantageous.