Hoggers
Limited is a leading food service retailer in Kenya.
Our
brands in Kenya include Steers, Debonairs and Ocean Basket.
We
would like to recruit a Procurement Executive.
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
- Must
have valid certificate of good conduct
How to
Apply
If you
are interested in the position and have the skills and talents we are looking
for, Please send a copy of your updated resume, salary and benefits to
jobs@steers.co.ke with the job title PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE as the subject by 16th
May 2016 at 1200hrs.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted.