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  • Posted: Sep 26, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    We are Human Resource service providers. We provide the following services: 1) Recruitment/Head Hunting. 2) Psychometric Assessment. 3) CV & Cover letter writing. 4) Payroll and Benefits Administration. 5) Job Analysis & Evaluation 6) HR Policies & Procedure Development.
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    Assistant Procurement Manager

    Assistant Procurement Manager Job Responsibilities:

    • Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
    • Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
    • Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
    • Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
    • Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
    • Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
    • Prepare reports and updates as and when required
    • Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
    • Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors
    • Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
    • Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
    • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
    • Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
    • Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
    • Conduct research for new components and suppliers
    • Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
    • Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
    • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

    Qualifications for the Assistant Procurement Manager

    • Bachelor’s degree in business, retailing, management, sales, or marketing is required.
    • Strong background with merchandising and vendor relationship;
    • Experience in product purchasing, financial analysis, and inventory control
    • Expertise with the sales and marketing of specific products within the merchandise category
    • Good command of written and spoken English
    • Strong problem-solving skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
    • Team player with strong communication skills
    • Exceptional organization and attention to detail
    • Strong mathematical, Analytical and retail management skills
    • Strong Reporting skills
    • Deadline-oriented, Good time management skills
    • Previous experience as an assistant category/buyer manager ideally for a retail organization for at least 3 years.
    • The ability to analyze and form accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data is essential
    • A thorough understanding of retail insights
    • Strong people management skills
    • Ability to manage and persuade at all levels of the company
    • Previous experience and knowledge of a retail environment.
    • Being good with numbers is essential

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should send their CV to recruitment@col.co.ke Note: Include your current and expected remuneration on the cover letter/CV.

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