Procurement Assistant at Norbrook Kenya Limited

Job Summary

This person will be part of a highly dynamic team responsible for performing administrative duties relating to organizing and coordinating procurement activities, review ard distribution of information

• Safety
  • Complying with Company health and safety regulations among the other regulatory requirements.
• Operational
  • Review day to day purchase requisitions in order to verify requirements, accuracy and completeness
  • Trade status of requisitions, contracts & orders
  • Maintain OTIF deliveries
  • Obtain price quotes from suppliers.
  • Contact supplier in otder to schedule or expedite deliveries.
  • Prepare, maintain & review purchasing files, reports and price lists
  • Preparation of procurement documentation requirements-EOls, RFPs, RFQs and LPOs:
• Perform relted work as required.

Essential Criteria

• Atleast Diplom in Purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution
• CIPS Qualification added advantage
• Membership of KISM or related professional Body added advantage
• Experience of one year in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Environment desirable
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office and purchasing software
• Good negotiation, analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate information in a dear, well organized and professional manner
• Able to work independently  and should be strong critical thinker
• Able to uphold and respect procurement ethics and to conduct activities with integrity
• Must be flexible
• Strong understanding of supply chain and warehousing processes: through planning, category management, procurement, logistics and delivery monitoring and evaluation.