Key Responsibilities
- Assist in activities of the purchasing department.
- Prepare plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies on time and within budget.
- Attend to procurement requisitions in a timely manner and provide timely feedback to relevant stakeholders regarding their request
- Follow and enforce the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
- Review, compare, analyse, recommend, and obtain approvals for products and services to
- purchased. Manage inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
- Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, performance etc.
- Prepare, negotiate, and assess contracts such as contracts for the sale or purchase of products or services.
- Based on the needs of all interested parties. They also check contracts for legal compliance.
- Conduct risk management governance and supplier performance management. Maintain good supplier relations.
- Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
- Prepare budgets, cost analyses, and reports as directed by the Senior Procurement & Logistics Office
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics, Business Administration, or a similar field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience or in a similar position.
- Added advantage knowledge on contract management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft
- Office Suite and ERPs.
Skills/Experience:
- High Level of attention to detail
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
- High regard for Confidentiality
- Ability to work efficiently in a strict deadline – driven environment
Method of Application
Suitable and qualified candidates (both externally and internally should email one document combining an application letter and CV to [email protected] on or before February 29th, 2024. The subject of the email should read Procurement Assistant. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Do not attach certificates and testimonials.
