Job Title: Procurement Associate
Hiring Organization: Wasoko
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Service
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/30/2024
Wasoko is
transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential
goods and services. By connecting small shops to the digital economy, we fix
inefficient supply chains and provide services previously unavailable to
informal businesses. Wasoko aims to provide everything a retailer needs, with
no wholesalers or banks necessary.
We are growing rapidly across Africa, launching new markets, new cities, and
new countries. We’re looking to grow our team with highly talented and
motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup
environment
Role: Procurement Associate
Seeking
an exceptional supply chain professional with 3-5+ years of experience to
manage suppliers relating to the operations; this includes but is not limited
to stock suppliers, vehicle vendors, and logistics companies. You are
responsible for driving company supplier term negotiations, by ensuring we
receive the best margins and payment terms and building strong partnerships
across the country operations.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duties
& Responsibilities:
Study
average daily sales in the leading system, discuss requirements with the
Supplier Relations division, and propose a purchasing plan
Based on
guidelines from the Supplier Relations team – evaluate and negotiate with good
suppliers in terms of quality, price, delivery, and payment terms.
Schedule
regular reports (e.g. open, partially delivered, and overdue POs, goods in
transit,
supplier
performance matrix, inventory turn rate) and meetings
Actively
manage and monitor the procurement and delivery of goods to the warehouses, to
ensure KPIs are being met and revised regularly
Improve
supplier lead-time compliance through optimization of delivery tracking
Support
strategic sourcing initiatives – Provide input on local spending situation and
category practices, provide insights on the local supplier market, and support
the development of the contract implementation plan
Assist in
Monitoring all distribution agreement contracts and ensure invoices from
suppliers and POs to suppliers are as per the agreed terms
Expedite
and follow-up on purchase orders, resolve Procurement client or supplier
follow-up questions, and update Purchase Order
Proactively
identify opportunities that will align supplier needs with the organizational
goals
Manage
and implement strategies for procuring, and distributing goods to maintain
stock levels
Advise
supply chain team members
Act as
the single point of contact for the Procurement function – Ensure that
procurement policies and procedures are complied with and act as a link between
the local internal stakeholders, suppliers, and the procurement organization
Requirements:
Preferred
2 years of experience in a similar role
Bachelor’s
degree, preferably in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management,
or
Related Field
Understanding
of Supply Chain Management Procedures, Logistics Skills, Strategic Planning
Abilities
Ability
to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced sales environment
Strong
selling, negotiating, and consulting skills
Strong
data analysis and superior organizational skills,
Effective
interpersonal and analytical abilities
Strong
oral, and written communication & presentation skills
Willingness
to travel for work within the country
Must love
working with people and cross-cultural teams
