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Procurement Officer – Nairobi
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
- Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
- Work with departmental heads to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
- Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
- Maintain contracts with vendors
- Review inventory and update as required
- Receive orders from various departments
- Initiate and keep track of orders
- Receive, inspect and distribute orders
- Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
- Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time
- Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor Degree in supply chain management or a procurement related degree | Mandatory |
| 2 | Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, or similar role | Desirable |
| 3 | Computer literacy qualification is essential. | Desirable |
| 4 | Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications | Desirable |
| 5 | Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is essential. | Desirable |
| 6 | Independent self-starter with attention to detail | Desirable |
| 7 | Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records | Desirable |
