Procurement Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Industry: Manufacturing
 
Position: Procurement Executive
 
Location: Nairobi

Our client, trading in agricultural commodities is seeking to recruit a Procurement Executive
 
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate vendor’s quotation to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required
  • Ensure that the import procedures are in line with the country as well as international trade regulations, policies and procedures
  • 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
  • Responsible for handling all necessary documentations from Import Declaration Form to clearing through agents.
  • Maintaining complete database of all clients including location, key persons, purchase policy, payments terms required, quality & price.
  • Responsible for implementing internal procurement strategies to cater to high delivery and short lead time requirements
  • Obtain and negotiate the best pricing 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
  • Contracting service providers like Clearing & Forwarding Agents, transporters
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in purchasing and Supplies
  • 3 to 4 years’ experience in handling imports
  • Professional qualification will be an added advantage
  • Experience in custom clearance and importation
How to Apply

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