Copia Kenya Procurement Officer and Procurement Associate

Job Description

Copia Global is a for-profit, consumer goods catalog order and delivery service  for the peri-urban and rural population of the developing world.Copia Kenya Ltd is recruiting for the following positions:

1. Procurement Officer

Functions and Duties:

Collaborate with end users to specify procurement needs

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers

Create and manage timelines for fulfilment of requirements

Seek out pricing for various items from wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers

Supplier relationship management for the key suppliers of Copia products

Generation of LPOs and other contractual documents for key suppliers

Generation of procurement reports related to pricing, supplier balances, inventory

Day–to–day supervision of the procurement associate’s daily work load

 

Experience Required: 2 – 5 years working in a busy office environment

Education Required: Bachelors degree (required); Professional certification in Supply Chain (Preferred)
 

Competencies Required:

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Acute attention to details

Creative Problem solving skills

Planning and organization skills

Decision making and judgement skills

Ability to be adaptable and flexible

Ability to think and react quickly

High level of integrity and ethical behaviour

Competence in MS office

Ability to learn and implement new software applications

Reports to: Senior, Supply Chain Manager2. Procurement Associate

 
Functions and Duties:

Collaborate with end users to specify procurement needs

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers

Create and manage timelines for fulfilment of requirements

Seek out pricing for various items from wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers

Purchasing of all items required to fulfil copia customer orders and ensuring that those products are successfully delivered to the warehouse for kitting and delivery

Coordinate with supervisor to identify and utilize appropriate reporting tools

Procurement Associates should be prepared to contribute their time and efforts to other projects not specifically identified in this job description when the needs of the company require such contributions

Experience Required: 0 – 2 years working in a busy office environment

Education Required: Bachelors degree
 

Competencies Required:

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Acute attention to details

Problem solving skills

Planning and organization skills

Ability to be adaptable and flexible

Ability to think and react quickly

High level of integrity and ethical behaviour

Technical competence in MS Office

Ability to learn and implement new software applications

Reports to: Senior, Supply Chain Manager 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV and details of their current and expected remuneration to naomi@copiakenya.com