PURCHASING TRAINEE - Computing & Electronics at SYNC LIMITED

RESPONSIBILITIES

Among other duties, the successful candidate shall:

• Confirm availability (or lack thereof) of computing & electronics products from vendors as per customers' inquiries.
• See to the timely purchase of customers' orders.
• See to the timely settlement of suppliers/vendors accounts.
• Build relationships with suppliers/vendors.
• Work closely with the Products Associates, Customer Service Associates & Category manager to formulate and execute strategies for the business unit across all marketing channels.
• Have good judgment and wisdom in negotiations, projections, and communication.
• Deal with returns and warranty-related cases.
• Carry out all other related tasks assigned by departmental and business superiors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

• At least a B (Plain) grade  in High School/KCSE.
• At least a bachelor's degree for attended training (not distance/online) on either purchasing, finance, information technology/computer science, business or a related field.
• Past training in finance/accounts.
• Exceptional commercial awareness of the computing and electronics field.
• Must be proficient with PCs and Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Must be an advanced internet user.
• Willing to work on weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

You will need:

• Must be exceptionally self-disciplined and have a very strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Proactive, Entrepreneurial and ability to deliver exceptional results.
• Advanced research skills.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A good standard of numeracy in order to analyze facts and figures.
• A flair for negotiation and networking.
• The ability to make important decisions.
• The ability to cope with the pressure of demanding work environment.
• To have confidence in their judgment & decision making when faced with ambiguity.
• To be able to multi-task and be an effective problem solver.
• Tact and diplomacy.