Procurement Officer at Kantar

Job Description

This is a contract role that lies within the management, review and coordination of procurement activities, including assets, Insurance management and facilities management.

Nobody knows consumers better than Kantar. Providing insight and inspiration to help clients flourish in an extraordinary world, we bring together 12 of the world’s leading research, data and insight brands. At the heart of WPP, our global team of 30,000 people in more 100 countries delivers specialist insight, business strategies and consultancy support.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Develop a coherent procurement plan to guide procurement activities for all departments of the Kenya office. This includes but not limited to goods & services such as consultants, interviewer wages, workshop venues, catering services, IT equipment and related accessories.
• Participate in selection/use of pre-qualified suppliers; vendor rating to ensure fair vendor selection and contractual management for all procurement processes for the set threshold.
• Receive & check for clarity and approval for all procurement requests from various departments.
• Perform regular reviews and audit of vendor and direct cost disbursements.
• Prepare bid proposals, RFPs and tender documents for approval before circulation, coordinate receipts of quotations of quotations & suppliers.
• Analyse quotations and prepare bid analysis as per procurement guidelines.
• As a member of procurement and tender committees prepare minutes and reports of discussions held.
• Raise LPOs documentation for approval.
• In conjunction with requester receive and verity the deliveries of orders from suppliers within the recommended timeframe.
• Ensure all procurement is thoroughly documented in agreed format and filed within the right timeframe.
• Maintains supplier database.
• Manage communication with vendors and staff to facilitate smooth implement of procurement procedures.
• Transformation to an “unconditionally collaborative” culture on two equally important fronts:
• Within your own CI country and across CI Regionally/Globally and other teams within Kantar.

CAPABILITIES

• Strong procurement experience with 3 years
• Inventory Management
• Ability to think creatively to develop efficiencies
• CIPS qualification and KISM membership
• Adherence to global standards and best practices
• Knowledge of compliance and standards
• Good technical knowledge of supplier management
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Certificate of good conduct
• Tech savvy with an eye for detail
• Organization and coordination skills
• Fast thinker
• Operated in matrix environment
• Process management
• Track record of driving change
• Innovative / thinking out-of-the-box