AFEX,
a Lonrho company, provides camp construction, catering, management and
logistics support to the Oil and Gas, Mining, UN and NGO sectors, in some of
the most remote corners of Africa.
With
headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, AFEX provides international standard service
delivery, combined with 30 years of regional operational experience.
AFEX
wishes to recruit a competent, innovative and self-driven person to fill the
following position:
Procurement
Officer
Job
Summary: The Procurement Officer will be
responsible for all purchasing for AFEX in the Republic of South Sudan and will
endeavor to bring the best deals with the best prices for the company.
Key
Responsibilities:
·
To assist the GM in preparing a
procurement SOP for AFEX RSS
·
To spend time in the local market
sourcing local products
·
To prepare tender documents for
suppliers
·
Carry out audits of suppliers
facilities if needed
·
Visit other establishments to check
on product usage/availability
·
Be proactive and able to take
initiative
·
Get the best deals as the best
possible prices
·
Work to strict time guidelines for
purchases
·
Achieve set purchase targets
·
Assist with material inventory as
required
·
Achieve scorecard targets
·
Report any corruption issues to Afex
Senior Management
·
Raise any work issues to the
attention of the GM immediately
Working
Safe:
·
Ensure that any work is done in line
with AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
·
Must be aware of the correct methods
of manual handling, and risks of lifting heavy loads.
To
understand the AFEX requirement for QHSE in the workplace including employee
and team responsibilities, to ensure continuous adherence to QHSE policies,
procedures and work instructions and to proactively promote a quality, health
and safety approach in all areas of your work.
Minimum
Qualifications / Trade Specific Requirement
·
At least a Diploma in Procurement and
Supply Chain Management
·
3 years’ experience working in a
similar role
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
·
Work independently with minimal
supervision
·
Focus on achieving company goals
·
Clear focus on quality and service
·
A team player
·
Should be willing to relocate to
South Sudan.
Applicants
meeting the above requirements should send their applications and a detailed
Curriculum Vitae giving full details of their qualifications, experience and
full contact address including day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail
address and names and contact details of three referees by 2nd December 2016 to
careers@afexgroup.com
NB:
Please include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.