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- Nairobi, Kenya
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Job Purpose:
The Purchase Assistant will support in coordinating purchases within the region, seeking quotations, and preparation of price comparison and follow up on reports.
Key responsibilities:
Monitor price variances within the E.A region.
Obtain competitive quotes from various suppliers and recommend or award the order to the supplier with the most competitive prices
Communicate with end users to clearly understand the requirements of the items required and also keep them informed on the status of their enquiries
Ensure that users’ requirements are confirmed by way of sign-off on evaluation forms or by email for regional purchase.
Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely responses on regional requirements and delivery items.
Provide all the necessary information for approval of a purchase order. Requirements include comparisons of quotes received with confirmed best price negotiated, availability of item, delivery period
Inform users of new products
Arrange periodic meetings with regional institutions
Carry out negotiations with suppliers
Assist Capex Team with their daily purchasing process.
Consolidate import orders for the regional network
Preparing weekly/periodic enquiries status and price variance reports for each institution and compile quarterly savings reports and other reports as may be required.
Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the department supervisor/manager
Qualifications and skills requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain, or a business-related field.
Registration & membership in good standing with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and in possession of a valid/current practicing licence.
Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a supervisory level in a purchasing and/or warehouse function
Ability to work in team
Excellent customer service skills
Attention to detail
Trustworthy and Dependable
Knowledge of warehousing/stocking
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
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