Procurement Officer at AAR Healthcare Kenya

Overall purpose of the job:
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Officer will be responsible of carrying out purchasing activities in a quality, efficient and timely manner.

Key responsibilities:

• Enforcement of the company's procurement policies and procedures
• Selection and management of pre-qualified vendor 
• Research and evaluation of prospective suppliers
• Preparation of tender documents and managing tendering process
• Management of inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
• Management of supplier relationship and supplier performance management
• Procurement reporting

Position requirements:

• Degree in procurement, business management or related field.
• A member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
• At least three years of experience in a similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procuring using ERP Software
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Supervisory experience is required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality