Vacancy: Procurement Officer

Date 25 May 2023
Location Western Region
Job Type Full-time
Description


Job Description



  • Category:  Senior Staff 

  • Department: Procurement

  • Industry:  Agribusiness



Scope


Coordination of activities of suppliers and all stakeholders involved in purchasing of materials, products, and services by ensuring accurate and timely delivery of materials and services to various departments and also prepare comprehensive periodic purchasing reports to the attention of Management.

 


Main Accountabilities



  • Plan in collaboration with concerned functional heads for the procurement of all goods and services including but not limited to machinery, equipment, spare parts, stationery and other sundry supplies for the company

  • Identify and maintain right vendors and service providers for continuous supply

  • Negotiate with suppliers on prices, credit terms, discounts, etc. and arrange delivery schedules

  • Negotiate contracts and keep costs within budgetary limitation.

  • Ensure timely payment to suppliers.

  • Ensure Weekly/monthly reports are submitted /presented to internal and external Management.

  • Ensure Purchasing and Sales statistics are well maintained.




Required Skills or Experience


Education




  • Minimum of First Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Equivalent.



Experience 




  •  Minimum of 3 years demonstrable working experience in a similar function.




Technical competencies



  • Purchasing and sales

  • Logistics Management

  • Marketing Management

  • Negotiation skills

  • Computer Skills ( especially spreadsheets and databases)

  • Good planning and organisational skills 

  • Good spoken and written communication skills

  • Good problem-solving and maths skills

  • Knowlege in SAP ERP is an added advantage

  • Basic knowledge in French is an added advantage



Behavioral competencies 



  • Team work

  • Ability to motivate and lead a team

  • Problem solving

  • Attention to detail

  • Customer oriented

  • Aability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines



 




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