Procurement Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Procurement Officer
 

Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the successful candidate will provide support in the procurement activities and ensuring compliance with established company policies and procedures and internationally recognized procurement procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Procurement Manager, compiling and evaluating tenders in line with the laid established procedures.


• Maintaining a database of approved suppliers and continually undertaking market surveys and research to facilitate the update of the approved suppliers list.


• Establish new processes and systems for effective procurement across the company and investigate opportunities for broader savings and reductions in inventory costs.


• Ensuring that staff are well informed of the procurement procedures and that all necessary systems and documentation are available for their use.


• Liaising with all departmental heads in compiling information that facilitates the development of the procurement plan.


• Processing procurement requests as per laid down processes and procedures.


• Produce regular reports on supplier performance and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings – for forecast and budgets.


• Maintaining inventory and stock control records.


• Receiving goods and certifying invoices.


• Any other duties assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Business with a bias in procurement.


• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualified preferred.


• 3-4 years relevant experience preferably in the manufacturing sector.


• Excellent analytical skills with ability to apply such skills in all situations.


• Flexibility to work in Mombasa and the coastal regions of Kenya.


• Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of a new way of working.


• Excellent team player with excellent people’s skills.


• Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers.


• Good IT skills to include wide experience of word documents, Excel spread-sheets (Including pivot tables and charts) and PowerPoint.


• Excellent organizational skills.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, send your application to jobs@hcsafrica.com