Procurement Assistant at City Eye Hospital

We are looking forward to onboard top and unique talent to support our venture of offering unmatched eye care services in line with our core values; God, People and Excellence. We have exciting career opportunities as detailed below;

Our Ref: CEH/HR/REC/034/2021

Terms of Engagement: Permanent

Reporting to: Finance Manager

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the incumbent will be tasked to offer assistance in all the local procurement and inventory management of the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Prepare and issue local purchasing orders to suppliers
• Negotiate credit terms with suppliers
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with user departments to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and maintain buffer stock at all times.
• Assist to maintain supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Maintain warranty record for all the purchased items
• Coordinate and work with the user departments for all inventory related matters
• Take part in company projects and carry out any other tasks that may be assigned to you by your Line Manager and/ or any other person placed in authority over you.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Degree in business administration specialized in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 2 -3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Candidates with completed or ongoing CPSP certification shall have an added advantage
• A member in good standing of Procurement professions regulatory body (KISM)
• Must be available to onboard immediately.

Key Skills and Competencies Required

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional Communication and Customer Care skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy skills.