Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

We are recruiting a Procurement Officer to be in charge of our procurement operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research potential vendors
• Undertaking price or cost analysis before committing purchases
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Review quality of purchased products
• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage

Required minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in, Purchasing and Supplies, Business Administration or related courses from a recognized University
• Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies or Advanced Certificate in Purchasing & Supplies or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policies, and systems
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Accurate, precise attention to detail and an effective team player
• Good time management skills and ability to make independent and objective decisions

Application Procedure:

If you meet the above minimum qualifications, we would like to receive your application.

Apply in confidence by sending your updated CV and cover letter to: jobs.qv@gmail.com on or before 30/07/2020.

Please indicate the job applied on the email subject line.