SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

National Petroleum Corporation

2026/05/15   Windhoek Khomas Region

Job Ref #: SPO26
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible to manage and coordinate tactical procurement activities, including bid management, contract administration, supplier performance monitoring, and implementation of procurement policies and processes. The Senior Procurement Officer supervises operational staff, ensures compliance with the Public Procurement Act, and provides technical support for high
Job Description
  1. Assisting with the Development and updates of procurement policies, procedures, standards and systems:

    - Assists the Procurement Manager with compilation or changes to the NAMCOR Procurement Policies and recommends the necessary procedures     required for all major procurement processes.

    -         Systematically implements, monitors, and recommends reviews of procurement policies and procedures.

    -         Provides operational support and advice to management and staff in relation to procurement, contracting, and sub-contracting.

    -         Assist Procurement Manager with implementing and enforcing the procurement legislation and directives as issued by the Procurement Policy      Unit.  

  2. Tactical Procurement Responsibilities:

    -         Coordinates medium- to high-value procurement processes (RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, ONB and OIB contracts, petroleum supply bids).

    -         Develops procurement strategies, evaluation criteria, solicitation documents, and sourcing plans.

    -         Review evaluation reports for completeness and compliance prior to submission to the Procurement Manager and Procurement Committee.  

  3. Procurement Contract/ Agreement Compliance Management

    -         Monitors contract performance, evaluate supplier KPIs, and track milestones.

    -         Ensures compliance with contract terms, including insurance, pricing, deliverables, and service levels.

    -         Coordinate renewal processes, contract amendments, and contract close-out documentation.

    -         Support dispute resolution and contract risk mitigation actions.

  4. System & Process Effectiveness:

    -         Ensures effective utilisation of ERP procurement modules (JDE, or P2P systems).

    -         Identifies process bottlenecks and recommend improvements.

    -         Maintain accurate supplier data, procurement records, and audit trails.

    -         Manage and maintain open purchase order register.

  5. Reports and Cost Management :

    -         Analyses procurement spend, variances, and cost saving opportunities.

    -         Monitors and track procurement cycle times and SLA adherence. 

  6. Leadership and Supervision:

    -         Allocates workloads, monitor performance, and provide coaching and on-the-job training.

    -         Conducts annual performance reviews. 

  7. Personal and Professional Effectiveness:

-         Maintains high ethical standards, impartiality, and confidentiality.

-         Pursues continuous professional development supply chain certifications.

 

Job Requirements

-         Bachelor's in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business administration.

-         Professional qualification CIPS Level 4–6 will be an added advantage.

-         5 years’ procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/tactical role or 4 years’ experience at a procurement officer level.

 

Special Requirements:

-         Theoretical knowledge of Procurement and supply chain management practices and procedures

-         Practical knowledge of Public Procurement Act No 15 of 2015 and its Regulations

-         Practical knowledge of the implementation of Procurement Polices and Procedures.

-         An understanding of NAMCOR’s procurement long-term goals, along with policies of the wider organization

-         Supervisory Skills.

DUE DATE 29 MAY 2026