Procurement Assistant Job at Shumata International

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ERP order system
• Internal customers
• External customers
• Relevant entities that drive demand
• Key suppliers

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Extensive and thorough market research into current and future print consumption habits.
• SKU identification and ensuring financially viable diversification of the same.
• Order preparation, tracking and stock reconciliation.
• Ensuring reorder levels and timelines are adhered to.
• Dealing with sales, as and when required.
• Assist the central purchasing unit with scheduling
• Maintain supply chain relationships and establish own supply chain relationships
• Liaise with suppliers for orders
• Chase suppliers for quotations, product and delivery information
• Section/departmental ERP & order management system administration
• Detailed reporting to line manager.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the line manager.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• A passion for reading books – mandatory
• Experience of using ERP, procurement and e-procurement systems
• Customer engagement skills; Must be able to relate to customers, collect information and enact it, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Strong organisational skills
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency with experience in working with integrated systems and reporting.
• Professional certification, Higher diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong passion for books
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya.
• Flexibility in work hours to trouble shoot or work extended hours where necessary.