Purchasing Assistant
Job Salary: 15000 base plus commission.
Location: Nairobi.
Location: Nairobi.
Our client dealing in retail trade
(jewelry, African art, crafts, precious and semi-precious stones) with scope of
operation at the local and international levels is recruiting for a Purchasing
Assistant.
Responsibilities
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Receiving, moving, checking and
storing incoming goods.
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Checking and inspecting goods
received and ensuring they are of accurate quantity, type, quantity and also
acceptable quality.
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Packaging and labeling/bar-coding
items before they are dispatched.
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Picking and packaging items on order.
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Source new items
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Create Pos and follow up.
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Help plan for delivery and barcoding.
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Ensuring stock quantities are adhered
to.
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Undertake delivery at the shops.
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Processing of supplier payments.
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Making deliveries to the shops.
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Selecting space for storage and
arranging for items to be placed in the designated areas.
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Loading and unloading delivery
vehicles.
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Labeling goods that have arrived at
the warehouse for proper storage.
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Ensuring a clean and safe workhouse
for both inventory and staff to work in.
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Monitoring stock levels and updating
bin cards accordingly.
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Maintaining and updating an accurate
physical stock status report.
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Any other duties as maybe assigned by
the supervisor.
Competencies
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At least diploma in stores
management/ purchasing and supplies management or equivalent from a recognized
institution.
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At least 2years experience in
purchasing.
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Must have worked in retail industry
preferably.
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Very active in product sourcing and
purchasing methodologies.
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Good computer data entry skills.
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Ability to operate warehouse
equipment’s, such as scanners.
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Excellent time management and
organizational skills.
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Excellent verbal and non-verbal
communication in both English and Swahili.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office /
Microsoft Excel.
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Ability to be resourceful and
proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
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Self-motivated and willing to work
under minimal supervision.
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Able to work in stores and stock
procedures.
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Experience with inventory control
systems, ERP software, and procedures strongly preferred.
How to Apply
Interested parties should send their
online applications on or before 15th May 2017
Applications and detailed CV to be
submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum
requirements will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.