Purchasing Clerk Job, Current Procurement Kenyan Jobs,
Title: Purchasing Clerk – Manufacturing,
Industry: Manufacturing,
Location: Nairobi,
Gross Salary: Competitive,
Our client is a manufacturer of Detergents and Beauty Products. The 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
- Evaluate current and new suppliers to determine optimal setup for supply contracts, taking into account costs, delivery times, product quality and available inventory
- 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
- 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
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Degree in Procurement, CIPS, Purchasing and Supplies
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a purchasing officer.
- Excellent negotiating abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability
- Solid understanding of supply chain concepts and supplier analysis methods
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Purchasing Clerk – Manufacturing) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before Monday 21st June 2021.
