Procurement Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Duma works is recruiting a Procurement Executive for one of our clients in

Nairobi. 

Our client is a leading food service

retailer in Kenya.
 

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that
  
  they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required


• Advise internal and external on issues
  
  regarding procurement and purchasing Terms & Conditions


• In charge of daily operational purchasing
  
  needs such as planning, issuing and following up on Purchase Orders
  
  delivery and shipment schedules


• Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing
  
  issues with vendors


• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality
  
  standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are
  
  met according to the organizational requirements and expectation


• Responsible for implementing internal
  
  procurement strategies to cater to high delivery and short lead time
  
  requirements


• Obtain and negotiate the best pricing after
  
  vetting suppliers; Negotiate for longer credit terms with suppliers


• Ensure secure, efficient and cost effective
  
  clearing services with favorable commercial terms from the pre-qualified
  
  suppliers


• Liaise with suppliers and relevant internal
  
  departments and customers to ensure effective smooth flow of procurement
  
  function



• Identify potential suppliers, build and
  
  maintain good relationships


• Conduct research to ascertain the best
  
  products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and
  
  quality


• Resolve grievances and claims against
  
  suppliers and escalate when necessary


• Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field


• Professional qualification will be an added
  
  advantage


• Experience in custom clearance and importation
  
  which includes knowledge about HS Codes


• Experience in procurement for at least 3 years


• Understands accounts and has experience in
  
  using Sage Pastel evolution


• Has dealt with KRA custom officials

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to

apply@dumaworks.com. 

As the subject line of your email,

write “2048” and please make sure to include your Your Full name & 

Phone number e.g. 2048, Barack Obama, 07xxxxxxxxx. in the message body. 

If you don’t follow these

instructions, your application will not go through. 

Deadline for receiving applications:

 10th

February 2016

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