Industrial
Promotion Services (IPS) is dedicated to promoting private sector
entrepreneurship and building economically sound enterprises in the developing
world.
IPS
invests in projects within East Africa across a wide range of sectors,
including: Food and Agro Processing, Printing and Packaging, Textiles, Leather
processing, Pharmaceuticals, Power and Telecommunications.
Botanical Extracts EPZ Ltd
Botanical Extracts EPZ Ltd
It has
invested more than fifteen years in the development of different products in
East Africa.
Procurement Officer
We are seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the position mentioned above:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Effectively
and efficiently sources goods and services both locally and
internationally, as per laid down procedures.
- Establishes
quality & quantity specifications of the goods and services that are
being utilized by company.
- Negotiates
terms and conditions of purchase with various suppliers in liaison with
the procurement committee
- Manages
supplier/ customers relations; Monitoring market trends; Ensuring timely
supply of quality goods and services that meet all specifications, company
requirements and from approved suppliers.
- Liaises
with respective suppliers, clearing and forwarding agents, transporters
and regulating authorities such as KRA, KEBS and KPA for timely and
effective delivery of materials.
- Implements
procurement policies and ensures procurement processes are carried out per
laid down procedures.
- Maximizes
savings and benefits from procurement activities.
- Evaluates
new suppliers of materials and maintains a list of approved suppliers
ensures proper inventory records are maintained in the system.
- Provides
leadership in the entire procurement and store function.
- Interfaces
with departmental managers to plan and prioritize purchasing activities,
reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and
manages approval process. tracks orders, confirm system lead times,
delivery dates, and costs.
- Ensures
orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts
- Reports
nonconformities.
Competency
Profile:
- Bachelor’s
degree required, preferably in procurement and supplies or any other
related field.
- Have
at least 4 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy environment.
- Have
effective leadership and negotiation skills.
- Be
organized and able to withstand pressure be flexible with a high level of
responsibility.
- Have
good interpersonal relations; and be a person of high integrity.
- Be
proficient in MS office applications.
To
Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,
Botanical
Extracts EPZ Ltd
P. O.
Box 401-00204,
Athi
River
or by
email to beepz@abextracts.com
