Procurement Officer at City Eye Hospital

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 professional regulatory body (KISM)
• Must be available to on- board 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.