Procurement Officer

We are looking for a Procurement Officer with strong automation and process-improvement skills to join our construction team.This is not a conventional procurement role where the focus is only on purchasing and supplier coordination. We are looking for someone who understands procurement processes and can identify opportunities to automate manual procurement, documentation, approval, invoice and transaction workflows.The ideal candidate will work closely with the procurement and construction teams to understand how processes are currently being handled, identify repetitive/manual tasks and develop practical automated solutions to make procurement faster, more accurate, transparent and scalable.Programming experience is not mandatory, but a strong understanding of automation tools, AI-assisted workflows, Excel automation, workflow platforms or similar technologies is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and understand day-to-day procurement and purchase-to-pay processesReview existing procurement workflows and identify repetitive manual activitiesDesign and implement automation solutions for procurement-related processesAutomate document processing, supplier information, purchase requests, quotations, purchase orders, invoices and related recordsExplore ways to automate data extraction from invoices, quotations and other procurement documentsImprove approval and transaction workflows to reduce manual intervention and processing timeDevelop automated tracking and reporting systems for procurement activitiesUse AI and automation tools to improve procurement documentation and communicationMaintain accurate supplier, pricing and procurement master dataWork with the construction team to understand operational requirements and convert them into practical automated workflowsIntegrate different tools and systems where possible to eliminate duplicate data entryContinuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and controlSupport the implementation and maintenance of automated procurement processesEnsure appropriate checks and controls remain in place when automating financial and procurement transactionsRequirementsPrevious experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, accounts payable or purchase-to-pay processesHands-on experience with automation is mandatoryStrong understanding of how procurement processes can be digitised and automatedExperience using automation, workflow or AI tools such as Power Automate, Make, Zapier, n8n, AI tools, Excel automation or similar platforms is highly desirableStrong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, data handling and automationAbility to analyse an existing manual process and design a more efficient automated workflowComfortable working with documents, structured data and transaction recordsStrong attention to detail, particularly when dealing with invoices, purchase orders, supplier data and financial transactionsAbility to work independently and take ownership of process-improvement initiativesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExperience in the construction industry or construction procurement environment is mandatoryBenefitsOpportunity to take ownership of procurement automation and digital transformationExposure to real-world construction procurement operationsOpportunity to work directly with management and operational teamsA role with significant scope for process improvement and innovationCompetitive salary based on skills and relevant experience