Sasini Limited is a leading Agricultural Company listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The Company is engaged in growing, processing and marketing of Tea and Coffee products. Sasini provides direct employment to over 5,000 Kenyans. Our vision is to be a leader in producing, selling, marketing and serving quality tea, coffee and related products to the world.
We are currently looking for a Purchasing and Logistics Officer to be based in our Head Office in Nairobi. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that procurement requests are justified and within the defined specifications
- Draft requests for proposals, quotations or invitations to bid.
- Analyze bids, proposals or quotations and drafts recommendations for approval
- Maintain proper records on all quotations and purchasing orders
- Prepare purchase orders on the basis of bids, delivery, shipping and payment instructions
- Prepare management reports on purchasing, approve purchase orders within delegated authority as well as check deliveries and ensure deadlines are met
- Prepare notes concerning awards of contracts. Assist in data verification, particularly for invoicing purposes and check validity of invoices sent by suppliers
- Ensure that Head Office vehicles are properly maintained and serviced
- Maintain proper inventory and frequent checking of all vehicle replacement parts
- Ensure that all drivers are aware of the necessary daily and weekly checking procedures.
- Develop and implement a fuel filling mechanism.
- Maintain duty roasters of drivers and keep records or history of drivers and accidents
Qualifications
- A higher diploma in purchasing and supplies management or related discipline with certification in transport or logistics. A relevant degree will be an added advantage.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in purchasing and transport management
- Ability to work independently and proactively towards defined business goals
- Proficiency in Ms Office computer packages
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects
- High levels of integrity with excellent communication and customer service skills
Interested applicants should email an application letter, a detailed CV including full contacts details of three (3) professional referees to recruitment@sasini.co.ke by Monday, 19th April 2010. (Only those short listed for interview will be contacted)
