Mellech engineering is looking for a procurement co-ordinator urgently .
The follow are the qualifications and experience:-
- Minimum diploma in procurement and logistics or any related business qualifications.
- 3 years in a similar or related position
- Computer literate
- Valid Driver’s license
- Diploma in project management would be an added advantage
- Registration with chartered institute of purchasing or a similar body is an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
- Regularly liaising with suppliers and participating in Supplier assessment/ Appraisals, drafting of supplier communiqués and organizing feedback sessions.
- Identifying suitable suppliers through appropriate audit process and maintaining a database of the same as well as developing good business relationships with these suppliers.
- Participates in the institution and development of sound and effective procurement procedures with due regard to technical specifications, contractual implications and financial standards.
- Participates in preparation of the Materials Schedule and alignment with the overall Project Program by identifying all activities and milestones, ensuring that targets are realistic in terms of the supplier market in consultation with the Project Manager.
- Ensures compliance to Company standards, policies and procedures and the law as they relate to procurement in order to realize optimal and prudent expenditure.
- Follow up of orders for goods and/or services within the confines of purchasing policies and delegated authority.
- Ensure avoidance of losses from scrupulous individuals through institution and following prescribed company processes.
- Oversee the verification of all goods supplied and/or transported to and from site.
- Coordinates the enquiry process with suppliers.
- Providing advice to negotiation teams as well as negotiating with suppliers for best prices.
- Establishing adequate record keeping of all procurement and logistics documents.
- Ensure safety of materials from waste, spoilage or theft.
- Keep abreast of the commodity markets and price trends in the industry with regard to advances in innovation and value for money.
- Coordinates the tendering process in identifying suitable suppliers.
- Ensuring smooth, timely and efficient operations and activities of the Company, especially Projects.
- Good planning and timely delivery of materials from Suppliers to storage to headquarters and/or to site. Analyzing logistical problems and suggesting new solutions to the management.
- Co-ordinates the successful mobilization to and demobilization from site.
- Involved in formulation of Project Plan and Materials Schedule and ensuring adherence to it.
- Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
- Performs any other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Head of Department.
The CV’s should be sent to personnel.kenya @ gmail.com by latest 8th March 2010
