Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Hiring Organization: Mr.
Green Trading Africa (K) Ltd
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/22/2024
Tasks
- Assist
in designing specifications with user departments.
- Assist
in procurement planning.
- Assist
in international procurement and importation procedures.
- Assist
in quotation Analysis.
- Participate
in negotiations with vendors to achieve favorable terms.
- Structuring
the tender process where applicable.
- Assist
in Preparing LPOs.
- Assist
in expediting orders from vendors.
- Continuously
update and maintain the vendor prequalification list.
- Continuously
monitor requisitions on the ERP system to ensure timely delivery of goods
and services.
- Assist
in improving purchasing processes.
- Assist
in requesting quotations from vendors.
- Assist
in carrying out market research on product development and better sources
of supply.
- Assist
in scanning and Filing invoices from vendors.
- Maintaining
internal databases and files and informing user departments on contractual
rights and obligations.
- Collaborate
with internal teams to ensure effective procurement processes.
- Perform
other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum
Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements
- Diploma/Degree
in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or any other related field
- Professional
Certification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or any other related
field is an added advantage
- At
Least 2 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
- Membership
of a professional body-KISM,CIPS etc. is added advantage.
Competencies
and Attributes
- Excellent
Negotiation skills
- Proficient
knowledge of ERP system
- Excellent
Analytical Skills
- Knowledge
of generic procurement procedures and practices
- Excellent
arbitration and communication skills
- Proactive
and excellent problem solving skills
- Strong
multitasking skills
- Proficiency
in microsoft suites-excel, word etc
- Comfortable
working in a fast paced, dynamic environment