Purchasing Clerk Job, Current Supply Chain Jobs In Kenya,


Title: Purchasing Clerk – IT Business Solutions,


Industry: IT,


Location: Nairobi,


Reporting to: Chief accountant,


Salary: 50-60K,


Our client is a leading integrated business solutions provider dealing with various systems including Queue Management, Visitor Management, Time & Attendance and Electronic Security Systems. They seek to hire an efficient purchasing Clerk with a high level of attention to detail who will be responsible for managing all the local procurement and inventory of the company.


 Responsibilities



  • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

  • Prepare and issue local purchasing orders to suppliers

  • Negotiate credit terms with suppliers

  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness

  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms

  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation

  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power

  • Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking

  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers

  • Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries

  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and maintain buffer stock at all times.

  • Maintain supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation

  • Maintain warranty record for all the purchased items

  • Coordinate and work with the store manager for all inventory related matters


Qualifications



  • Degree in business administration or a related field

  • Minimum of 2 -3 years of experience as a purchasing officer.

  • Must have Previous experience working in an IT Business solution company

  • MUST have Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.

  • Professional attitude and appearance

  • Solid written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

  • Supervisory and management experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

  • Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills

  • Strong planning and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently.


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