Our client a corporate offering Enterprise (ICT) solutions in Fiber Connectivity, Biometric System, Security System, Structural Cabling, Conference Facility, Buildings Management Systems (BMS), is seeking to recruit highly transformative, dynamic and self-driven individual with a highly degree of professionalism and competence to fill the of a Procurement Officer with ENGINEERING BACKGROUND
Duties
Processing purchase orders to acquire goods.
Manage the procurement process to achieve 100% procurement plan by identifying potential suppliers based on project requirements.
Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices while ensuring that purchases arrive on schedule and meet client specifications.
Develop, align and execute the Company’s procurement strategy, policies and procedures.
Undertake regular market survey of relevant products required.
Interrogate the details of tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate all efficient procurement processes.
Coordinate all purchases against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market price, cost, quality and speed of delivery as well as economy of operations
Ensure effective procurement management including driving optimal and cost effective supply of goods;
Participate in the development of procurement and contracting requirements;
Continuously monitor requisitions to ensure that proper procedures are followed and policies enforced;
Prepare regular procurement reports to the management.
Requirements
Have three (3) years relevant work experience including as a procurement officer
Those that are registered with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) will definitely have an added advantage
A diploma holder in procurement and Supplies, Logistics, supply chain Management or any other relevant
A diploma or equivalent in engineering filed or other relevant discipline is a MUST
CIPS Graduate diploma or Certified Procurement and Supply Professional part IV equivalent disciplines are also desired.
Desired competencies
A flexible and result oriented person with ability to work with no or little supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and Conflict resolution skills with good skills computer skills.
A decent knowledge of public sector procurement rules and regulations.
Outstanding Negotiating, communication and influencing skills.
Impressive analytical skills and aptitude to work with numbers.
Good knowledge of supplier and third-party management.
A first-rate record of Honesty and integrity.
Strong planning and organization skills.
Ability to drive change and innovation.
Salary
A guiding monthly salary of Kshs 40- 50,000.00 will be offered to the best candidate depending on one experience especially those with an engineering background.
