Our client in the construction Industry is looking to hire a Procurement Officer.

Workstation: Nairobi

Job Purpose;

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing and tendering activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The candidate is also responsible for maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Prepare tender/RFQ Proposals by overseeing all aspects of proposal preparation, ensuring quality, and compelling bids are submitted in a timely manner.
• Oversee the tender/RFQ proposal submission process for formatting, completeness, consistency, and compliance including monitoring all related liabilities and third party contracts.
• Reviewing all customer requirements to ensure that they are met in the proposal and collaborate with a wide variety of involved parties to include all necessary information within the proposals.
• Managing databases by organizing and tracking bid submissions and responses, updating the databases regularly and setting up customer profiles in appropriate databases and maintain customer information.
• Prepare reports.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or any relevant field.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Exposure to Online tendering and ERP system is a must
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and presentation abilities

All applications should be done on or before close of business 12^th  Aug 2021 on link below:

https://reedsafricaconsult.com/job/procurement-officer/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted