Job Summary
- The Procurement Officer will be
responsible for the organization’s procurement function including
day-to-day operation, strategic direction and continuous improvement. To
review, prioritize and make significance and
measurable improvements in cost and service quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take charge of the entire supply chain
for the company, including the procurement and inventory management of the
company.
- Drive and manage stock takes to ensure
effective inventory management is being conducted.
- Actively find, and then drive the
negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to constantly find better
deals for the company.
- Maintaining procurement records in
accordance with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015), and
Regulations (2020)
- Negotiate contract terms with key /
strategic suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and
delivery terms with technical and operational input from operation and
technical teams.
- Directly manage procurement officers on
day-to-day management activities
- Coach, mentor and develop direct reports
and manage the procurement team to deliver continuous improvement, added
value and cost reductions.
- Create, review and implement supply chain
procedures and policies that align with the company’s mission.
- Identify optimal delivery, shipment
and/or transportation routes with attention to the consolidation of
warehousing and distribution to different project sites.
- Keep detailed records, generate reports,
and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics
perspective.
Ensure
that there is proper maintenance of all store equipment
- Review and Implement the company’s
Equipment Maintenance procedure.
- Monitor expenses and control the budget
for maintenance.
- Ensure health and safety policies are
complied with as per the set procedures
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
- BSC degree in Purchasing and Supplies
Management or relevant degree with Professional qualification (CPA
Finalist or ACCA)
- Minimum 7 years work experience in
purchasing and supplies position. With over 5 years in a managerial role
- Excellent numeracy/analytical, literacy
and organizational skills management skills, market researching
tactics, negotiation skills, communication skills, and marketing
capabilities
- Experience with imports/exports and
logistical management in a cost effective manner
- Knowledge of supply chain management and
related fields.
How To Apply
Interested
candidates should send their comprehensive CV and cover letter to careers@securex.co.ke
indicating on the email subject the position they are applying for.