A detergent manufacturing company based in Nairobi seeks to recruit a Procurement Officer reporting to the Chief Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement the procurement policy and procedures for the company.
- Ensure that purchasing is done in a transparent and accountable manner.
- Ensure the company gets value for money while acquiring goods and services.
- Work with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and are cost-effective.
- Review delivery orders to ensure supply is met, taking availability, cost, manufacturing process, and lead times into consideration.
- Identifying areas of potential savings and advice on whether to purchase or lease
- Create forecast/Budget of demand to be prepared for upcoming requirements of raw materials
- Ensure timely preparations of requisitions and LPOs
- Ensure effective tender and contract management
- Responsible for the Tender process by sourcing for quotations analyzing and awarding tenders in consultation with the procurement committee
- Ensure strict control of quality for the purchased goods/services.
- Provide analytical reports on purchases.
- Make information available in the database and filing system.
- Ensure procurement documents and records are maintained, safeguarded, and archived as required by law.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Logistics/ Contract Management
- At least 4 years of experience working in a similar role and in a busy environment
- Membership in relevant professional body
- Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
- Internal consulting and advisory skills.
- Planning and organization skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- Good oral, written communication and presentation skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications to jobs@elexproducts.com by COB of 21/10/2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.