About REMCO

REMCO is an engineering & manufacturing company that started in 2018 and owned by the government of Rwanda. REMCO was established to manufacture machines, equipment, and spare parts that were mostly imported in sectors of Agriculture mechanization, Construction, Mining, Automotive, Energy, Defense, and Health care equipment. REMCO also provides technical support for other local, regional companies through training, repair, and maintenance services.

As the industrial policy master plan recommends the Government to take the lead in investing in industries of high priority, REMCO provides a vehicle to implement this policy and serves as an anchor company for coordinated and rapid industrial growth. It is focused on priority areas of import substitution, job creation, and export-oriented growth as reflected in vision 2020 and Vision 2050.  REMCO products are manufactured within modern and well-equipped machine shop and foundry facilities. REMCO uses advanced machines, such as CNC machines, conventional lathe & milling machines, CAD/CAM Labs, and an ultramodern Ferrous Casting Unit (Steel and Cast Iron) to produce multifaceted products through Induction Furnace melting with no-bake reclamation molding system.

1. Job description​

Job title: Procurement Officer

We are looking for an astute Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The Procurement Officer’s responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records

To be successful as a Procurement Officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top Procurement Officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports

Requirements

• Degree in procurement, accounting, business management or a similar field preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Supervisory and management experience
• Attention to detail

Interested candidates must send their detailed CV listing at least three references with a letter of motivation to: [email protected] , Please remember to add the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

The applications sent after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for receiving applications is Monday, February 15th, 2021