Job Summary.

Our Client, a Manufacturing Company is looking for a qualified Candidate to analyze costs, negotiate contract details, and offer strategies and solutions to help company better manage costs on supplies and vendor services.

Responsibilities.

• Receive Requests from Users Departments within agreed budgets and timelines based on established vendor agreements, company policies and procedures.
  
• Request for Quotations, evaluate quotes, place orders, and follow up on delivery from Approved Suppliers.
  
• Creating and expediting Purchase Orders in line with company procedures and ensuring it is done in a timely and accurate manner.
  
• Support and control the internal customer in the purchasing process and guide towards value for money purchasing. 
  
• Establishing an effective vendor relationship and carrying out performance evaluation for key local vendors together with internal customers.
  
• Conduct competitive bidding/tenders with potential suppliers in close cooperation with the respective department.
  
• Making sure that tendering documentation is professionally maintained.
  
• Creating and maintaining contract documents and or service level agreements.
  
• Proactively researching and monitoring the market for new suppliers and products, best price and value propositions.
  
• Invoice /good receipt query resolution among requisitions, finance and suppliers.
  

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience in procurement role dealing with product-related procurement and creation of contracts and service level agreements.
  
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or any related field.
  
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili languages.
  
• Computer literacy; MS Office, ERP system or related.