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PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Full-time Nairobi, KE
Posted 1 week, 2 days ago 15 views 0 applications

Job Description

Job Title

The position is responsible for supporting in evaluating suppliers, products and services, negotiating contracts, raising of purchase orders and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ability to handle quotations and do costing of different items when needed
  • Create and maintain relationships with venders/suppliers
  • Estimate and establish budgets for purchases
  • Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Review all vendors and suppliers
  • Maintain purchase records and other important data
  • Negotiate pricing and supply contracts
  • Develop plans for purchasing services and supplies
  • Ensure that the products and supplies meet quality standards
  • Work with team members to complete duties as needed
  • Maintain and update a list of suppliers
  • Initiate and keep track of orders
  • Receive, inspect goods physically and distribute orders.
  • Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies and customers
  • Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time
  • Maintain good relationships with suppliers and renegotiate prices on a regular basis

Requirements

  • Ability to negotiate contracts
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Accurate attention to detail
  • Goal-oriented, organized team player
  • Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels

Qualifications

  • A Degree/Diploma in Purchasing and Logistics, Purchasing and Supply and Supply Chain Management

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