Procurement Coordinator at Dorbe-Leit Solutions Limited

Job Description

To be responsible for developing strategies to secure cost-effective agreements with suppliers and for coordinating the end-to-end procuring process, activities, and stakeholders in a manner that supports the achievement of SHOFCO’s vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks

• Support the Supply Chain Manager in developing and implementing strategies for procuring, storing, distributing supplies, and maintaining stock levels in collaboration with the inventory team.
• Liaise with key SHOFCO employees to gain clarity of the specifications and expectations of the organization.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and value for money.
• Review and recommend approval for goods and services ordered.
• Follow-up on purchase orders issued and deliveries.
• Manage contracts for goods and services critical to SHOFCO’s operations.
• Monitor performance of existing contracts.
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for goods and services while maintaining quality and delivery times.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain a relationship with performing suppliers whilst negotiating the best prices for SHOFCO.
• Identify and initiate procurement partnerships with potential new suppliers.
• Identify risks in the supply chain.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in Controlling spend and building a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Provide procurement advice and support to staff and other lines of business for general procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or any other related field

Professional Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (M.C.I.P.S)
• Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (K.I.S.M)

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• At least 5 years experience in Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as skills in interpreting the market trends
• Confidentiality and ethical practices, honesty, and integrity
• Experience with ERP Systems, SAP is highly desirable and shall be considered as an added advantage
• Experience in Supplier relationship management
• Leadership skills and capabilities

Additional Information

Functional Skills:

• Articulating information
• Adopting practical approaches
• Providing insights
• Taking action

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback
• Understanding people
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various