Procurement Jobs In Kenya.

Job Title : Procurement and Logistics Officer – Fertilizer Production,

Industry : Manufacturing,

Job Location : Nakuru,

Gross Salary : Kes 150,000.00 – 180,000,

Our client is a leader in   fertilizer granulation production with its first manufacturing plant in Sub Saharan Africa located in Kenya. They seek to hire a Procurement and Logistics officer to handle all the functions relating to Purchasing and Supplies for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Liaise with suppliers to build relationships, ensure the best pricing and source alternative suppliers as required.
• Source products and services for the company.
• Ensure inventory is well managed by assisting with cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Work with providers to ensure that the most economical methods of transport are used for importation.
• Liaise with the Accounts and Production teams to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain information in the sage 300 system and ensure its update and accurate.
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
• Purchase goods using Sage ERP 300 system as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Submit stock reports on a daily basis from Sage ERP 300 for review and planning.
• To monitor and manage all materials re-order levels.
• Work with all the departments before purchasing any material.
• Raising Goods Receipt notes and raising any issue with the suppliers. 
• Visiting Supplier Plants and Distribution Centre’s
• Maintaining and Reviewing Records of Bought Items
• Negotiation of Various Contracts
• Warehouse Management and control
• Submit supplier contracts for review and approval
• Reconciling stock reports on a daily basis.
• Negotiate credit terms with prospective suppliers 
• Source for different providers as per the need of the company 
•  Conduct Supplier Assessment and Evaluation accurately and on time.
• Adhere to ISO Quality System framework
• Supervision of the warehouse clerks and purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary.
• Ensure high quality of goods purchased and received
• Any other task as allocated by the immediate supervisor 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Procurement/ Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• In possession of supply chain or purchasing certificate/diploma/certified professional.
• Outstanding Professional Performance 
• At least 8 Years Working Experience in a busy procurement department preferably in a manufacturing industry
• Experience with Sage 300 ERP
• Keen to detail and the ability to maintain very high level of accuracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong bias on warehouse Management 
• Sound knowledge in clearing and forwarding 
• Strong coordination skills in warehouse and transport logistics 
• Proficient in both verbal and written English.
• Good organisational skills i.e. able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• An excellent team player who meets and exceeds team goals.
• Self-motivated, positive and willing to learn and adapt to market changes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold the integrity of the company

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 (Procurement and Logistics Officer – Fertilizer Production ) to [email protected] on or before Friday 15th April 2022.

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