Procurement at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

The Procurement Officer will provide strategic leadership to ensure efficient and effective delivery of procurement services and advise function heads on matters relating to procurement of goods and services.Key responsibilities for the role include:

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures
• Coordinating negotiations with suppliers and developing a database of pre-approved vendors
• Conducting due diligence on prospective suppliers to ensure quality
• Receiving supplier invoices and verifying information on Supporting documents (delivery notes and supply requisitions-LPO) in order to establish the accuracy of delivered
• LPOs and initiate the purchase to pay process (P2P).
• Developing and implementing a management information system for monitoring, tracking and controlling operating costs
• Managing risk and maintaining a quality management system in the procurement unit.

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, or related discipline from a recognized university. A
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supplies Management is an added advantage
• Membership in good standing at the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive work experience in procurement and supplies in a multinational organisation
• Is honest, trustworthy and possesses a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Is results oriented with the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Is a team player and can demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders
• Has advanced computer skills.