Procurement Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Sep 22, 2016

Industry: Manufacturing
 

Position: Procurement Executive
 

Location: Nairobi

Our client, trading in agricultural commodities is seeking to recruit a Procurement Executive
 

Duties and Responsibilities

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


• Ensure that the import procedures are in line with the country as well as international trade regulations, policies and procedures


• 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


• Responsible for handling all necessary documentations from Import Declaration Form to clearing through agents.


• Maintaining complete database of all clients including location, key persons, purchase policy, payments terms required, quality & price.


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


• Obtain and negotiate the best pricing 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


• Contracting service providers like Clearing & Forwarding Agents, transporters

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing and Supplies


• 3 to 4 years’ experience in handling imports


• Professional qualification will be an added advantage


• Experience in custom clearance and importation

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to careers@flexi-personnel.com before 30th September, 2016. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for, and expected remuneration, on the subject line.

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