Overall Purpose: To source and purchase commodities as per the company guideline and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Overall Purpose: To source and purchase commodities as per the company guidelines and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare buying plans based on demand forecasts for all products.
Prepare simple buying budgets both for local purchases and imports.
Initiate the process of listing of new Suppliers and New products based on category needs.
Prepare LPO’S and ensure agreed upon details are properly captured.
Follow through the LPO’s to ensure that they are delivered.
Provide solution to capturing Order Fulfillment and track the same on weekly basis.
Get price quotes and negotiate margins as per Company’s category margin threshold.
Optimize buying versus selling through constant review of purchase control reports.
Ensure optimal range offering of products within the category while considering brand and regional customer profile.
Sourcing, selection of new products, purchasing and negotiating terms of payments as per the company guidelines.
Monitoring competitive activities in order to secure the best prices and deals for the company.
Prepare periodic reports related to purchasing.
Any other duty which may be assigned by Management
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management from a recognized university.
Professional Qualifications
Relevant certification in Purchasing and Supplies.
Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (ISM) is added advantage.
Experience Requirement
At least 4 years’ experience in purchasing and supplies.
Prior experience in handling F.M.C.G & Electronics is added advantage.
Key desired skills and Competence
Must be well versed with dynamics of the retail industry.
Good analytical and communication skills
Negotiation skills
Excellent computer skills
