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
Minimum Requirements
- 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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