Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location : Nairobi
Key purpose of the role:
Responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services, ensuring tht all purchases meet specifications, pricing and quality are delivered on time
in full and accurately invoiced against the approved purchase order.
Reporting to Procurement Manager
Reporting in to the position : Procurement Assistant
Key responsibilities / deliverables
1. Managing import process
i. Applying IDF online
ii. Liaise with customs and port authority
iii. Liaise with revenue authority
iv. Liaise with clearing agent / shipping line for clearing and shipping updates
2. Prepare requests for proposal / quotations and prepare comparision ofarious quotations
3. Manage tender process
4. Prepare reports on procurement activities as per guide lines
5. Conduct research to ascertain best product and suppliers in terms of best values, delivery and quality
6. Forecasting price trends
7. Build strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers. This also includes adding potential suppliers
8. Attending internal meeting on behalf of function
Qualification and experience :
Bachelor degree and post graduate diploma in procurement and supply chain management
Over all 4-5 years of experience in procurement / supply chain
Key competency required :
1. Must of excellent knowledge of import and customers procedures
2. Ability to interact with staff and vendors
3. Good communication and negotiation skills
4. Profeciency in SAP will be an added advantage
5. Good listening capability
6. High customer service orientation
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