Procurement Officer     

Maputo

Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.    

Our client, a global leading provider in the Construction industry, is looking to appoint a successful Procurement Officer to be based in Maputo.    

ACTIVITIES

Procurement & Sourcing

•    Plan and execute procurement activities for civil engineering materials, equipment, and services.

•    Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers and contractors in line with technical and commercial requirements.

•    Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and tenders, ensuring clarity of technical specifications.

•    Conduct bid evaluations in collaboration with engineering and project teams.

Contract Management

•    Draft, review, and administer procurement contracts, purchase orders, and service agreements.

•    Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and project specifications.

•    Monitor contract performance, variations, claims, and extensions.

•    Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.

Supplier Management

•    Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

•    Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and HSE compliance.

•    Resolve supplier disputes, delivery delays, and non-conformance issues.

•    Support local content and approved supplier strategies where applicable.

Cost & Compliance Control

•    Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and warranty conditions.

•    Ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets.

•    Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, ethical standards, and audit requirements.

•    Support internal and external procurement audits.

Coordination & Reporting

•    Work closely with civil engineers, project managers, finance, and logistics teams.

•    Track procurement schedules to support project timelines.

•    Prepare procurement reports, supplier performance reviews, and cost summaries.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCED REQUIRED  

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

•    Certification or formal training in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management is an advantage.

•    Proven experience using SAP (MM module preferred) for procurement, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier management.

•    Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in procurement within construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.

•    Strong understanding of civil engineering materials, specifications, and construction methods.