Procurement Supervisor

About the role

Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) is looking for a Procurement Supervisor to oversee daily procurement activities, ensuring that approved materials, equipment, supplies and services are bought in a timely, cost-effective and accountable way. The role covers sourcing, quotation evaluation, purchase orders, supplier follow-up and procurement records, supports utility operations and projects, and supervises assigned procurement personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Review approved purchase requisitions and obtain competitive quotations, preparing comparisons on price, quality, lead time, warranty and total delivered cost.
• Coordinate technical evaluations with requesting departments and recommend suppliers for approval.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in Meridian ERP after required approvals, and support supplier negotiations within delegated authority.
• Maintain supplier records and onboarding documents, track open purchase orders and follow up on delayed or incomplete ones.
• Work with warehouse and logistics on shipping, import documents, customs clearance and receipt, and resolve supplier discrepancies, returns, warranty claims and credit requests.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery reliability and pricing, and escalate supply risks and performance issues.
• Keep procurement records, quotation comparisons, approvals and purchase orders for audit, and coordinate with Finance to reconcile purchase orders, receipts and invoices.
• Supervise procurement staff, give coaching and ERP training, and report on order status, turnaround, supplier lead times, delivery performance and cost savings.
• Work with the Material & Inventory Manager on replenishment and critical spares, and support emergency sourcing during storms or restoration.

Required profile

• Associate degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience; utility or construction experience preferred.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours for urgent procurement and emergencies, and occasional supplier, warehouse or field visits.
• Adaptable to evolving systems and procedures in a start-up utility environment.

Required skills

• ERP experience required; Meridian preferred.
• Knowledge of sourcing, quotation evaluation, purchase orders, supplier management and procurement controls.
• Working knowledge of import documentation, shipping arrangements and Bahamian customs processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office and ERP systems.