PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Responsibilities
Reviews, records, and prioritizes purchasing requests and obtains additional
information/documentation as required; provides assistance to procurement officer in preparing scope of work and specifications of goods and services; proposes product substitutions
consistent with requirements to achieve cost savings; determines the availability of funding sources.
• Identify and recommend sources of procurement; interview potential suppliers. Produces tender documents (e.g. Invitations to Bids, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotation) based on the nature of the requirements and cost of procurement involved.
• Prepares abstracts of offers and compile data contained in quotations, proposals and bids to determine which supplier can deliver the required goods/services at the best terms and lowest costs possible with due consideration to quality, delivery time, prompt payment and other discounts, transportation costs, etc. Enters into negotiation of terms and conditions of orders under the guidance of Procurement Officers; obtains credit and other information on proposed suppliers. Maintains relevant internal databases and files; keeps track of any contractual agreements, direct provisioning contracts, etc. and informs affected users of contractual rights and obligations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management/Business Management from a recognized Institution.
Job-Specific Qualification
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level 4 or equivalent professional certification is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or
related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
At least two (2) years of work experience in acquisition of strategic, high-value and of complex scope of goods and services from worldwide sources and for diversified clients in logistics is required.
How to apply:
Applications should reach us before 17th October 2023.
Send your application to [email protected] with the subject “PROCUREMENT”.
E: [email protected]
W: www.enacoach.co.ke
