Job Description

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Title: Purchasing Clerk – IT Business Solutions,

Industry: IT,

Location: Nairobi,

Reporting to: Chief accountant,

Salary: 50-60K,

Our client is a leading integrated business solutions provider dealing with various systems including Queue Management, Visitor Management, Time & Attendance and Electronic Security Systems. They seek to hire an efficient purchasing Clerk with a high level of attention to detail who will be responsible for managing all the local procurement and inventory of the company.

 Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies


• Prepare and issue local purchasing orders to suppliers


• Negotiate credit terms with suppliers


• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness


• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms


• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation


• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power


• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking


• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers


• Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries


• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and maintain buffer stock at all times.


• Maintain supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation


• Maintain warranty record for all the purchased items


• Coordinate and work with the store manager for all inventory related matters

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration or a related field


• Minimum of 2 -3 years of experience as a purchasing officer. Previous experience working in an IT Business solution company will be an added advantage.


• MUST have Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.


• Professional attitude and appearance


• Solid written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills


• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks


• Supervisory and management experience.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.


• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills


• Strong planning and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently.

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