Procurement Officer

Job Posting: Procurement Officer

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. or Surmac is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Suriname established in 1957. In addition, Surmac is also a dealer of other brands. We are proud of having achieved more than 65 years of supplying the most important development sectors of Suriname; mining, power generation, forestry, agriculture, building & construction.

Surmac Guyane has been operating as an authorized Caterpillar Dealer since January 2016, with support provided by Surmac.

We keep our workplaces safe and care for the environment and community in which we operate and aim to achieve the highest customer satisfaction by providing customized solutions in helping our customers achieve their goals.

For our Parts department, we are looking for a:

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Description

The Procurement Officer is responsible for all activities related to ordering and receiving parts.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure processing of daily purchase requests and distribution to meet acceptable service levels;
• Ensure all released purchase orders are submitted to suppliers and are confirmed following the required turn-around time;
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers to ensure the best possible offer for the company;
• Monitor supplier performance and take appropriate actions to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods or services;
• Evaluate suppliers based on various factors such as quality, reliability, delivery times, and price;
• Ensure that spare parts are available within short lead times, at the most competitive price and quality;
• Identify purchasing needs from internal and external customers;
• Expedite orders placed and communicate with various stakeholders;
• Research and identify potential suppliers that can provide the required goods or services at competitive prices;
• Manage customer backorders and escalations;
• Manage logistic costs in line with budget requirements;
• Maintain supplier and forwarder database;
• Organize logistics for import and export of spare parts and components;
• Assist with the resolution of issues related to deliveries, quality, or pricing;
• Support the procurement section to proactively resolve any procurement related issue to ensure process adherence;
• Report discrepancies and submission of claims to supplier;
• Report purchases and costs for all vendors;
• Report open orders for Service shop and Counter Sales;
• Report developments on purchasing, shipping and goods receipts;
• Validate supplier invoices and initiate payment by the Finance department;
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery;
• Screen and update daily purchase orders based on supplier order acknowledgement;
• Screen and update daily purchase orders based on supplier order acknowledgement;
• Provide stocking recommendations to Inventory Control based on purchase trends and backorder reviews;
• Ensure data reports are complete and accurate.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration with two (2) years’ experience in similar function.
• Experience in purchasing is preferred.
• Good comprehension of the languages Dutch and English (verbal and written).
• Experienced in Microsoft 365 (Words, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Parts Pro.
• Experienced in PowerBi and MS Projects
• Must have knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures

Reporting structure

The Procurement Officer reports to the Acting Parts Superintendent.

Work Schedule

• 45 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
• The base work location is at Surmac Paramaribo and the working hours are from 7:00 – 16:00.
• Availability for work at various Surmac locations.

Offer

SURMAC offers a well-compensated position, complemented by a competitive benefits package. We also provide a dynamic learning environment within a professional business culture, where our employees can innovate daily and have access to excellent resources, ultimately leading to a fulfilling employee experience.

Submitting of your application

Email your motivation letter together with your curriculum vitae before May 18, 2026 to the HR&D Department at recruiting@surmaccat.sr.