Our Client is a leading food service
retailer in Kenya.
They would like to recruit a Procurement Executive.
Responsibilities
They 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
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 info@lincolneducationservices.com with
the job title PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE.
Only successful candidates will be
contacted.
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