Job Title: Procurement Officer
Hiring Organization: Securex
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Security
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/24/2024
The
Procurement Officer will be responsible for the organization’s procurement
function including day-to-day operation, strategic direction and continuous
improvement. To review, prioritize and make significance and measurable
improvements in cost and service quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take
charge of the entire supply chain for the company, including the
procurement and inventory management of the company.
- Drive
and manage stock takes to ensure effective inventory management is being
conducted.
- Actively
find, and then drive the negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to
constantly find better deals for the company.
- Maintaining
procurement records in accordance with Public Procurement and Asset
Disposal Act (2015), and Regulations (2020)
- Negotiate
contract terms with key / strategic suppliers to ensure value for money,
quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input
from operation and technical teams.
- Directly
manage procurement officers on day-to-day management activities
- Coach,
mentor and develop direct reports and manage the procurement team to
deliver continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
- Create,
review and implement supply chain procedures and policies that align with
the company’s mission.
- Identify
optimal delivery, shipment and/or transportation routes with attention to
the consolidation of warehousing and distribution to different project
sites.
- Keep
detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help
management understand the logistics perspective.
- Ensure
that there is proper maintenance of all store equipment
- Review
and Implement the company’s Equipment Maintenance procedure.
- Monitor
expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
- Ensure
health and safety policies are complied with as per the set procedures
Minimum
Requirements and Competencies
- BSC
degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or relevant degree with
Professional qualification (CPA Finalist or ACCA)
- Minimum
7 years work experience in purchasing and supplies position. With over 5
years in a managerial role
- Excellent
numeracy/analytical, literacy and organizational skills management skills,
market researching tactics, negotiation skills, communication skills, and
marketing capabilities
- Experience
with imports/exports and logistical management in a cost effective manner
- Knowledge
of supply chain management and related fields.
How To
Apply
Interested
candidates should send their comprehensive CV and cover letter to careers@securex.co.ke indicating
on the email subject the position they are applying for by 3rd May, 2024.
