Purchasing Assistant Vacancy in Kenya

Purchasing Assistant Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is one of the leading furniture retailers in the region.

They seek to recruit a highly competent person in the role of Purchasing Assistant.

This role reports to the Purchasing Manager and acts as the principal assistant in all administrative duties.

The Purchasing Assistant will compile and send purchase orders after approval by the Purchasing Manager.

The Purchasing Assistant will constantly check with the vendors to ensure that orders are received and processed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs

Ensure an up to date product data base

Evaluate all requisitions and create Purchase orders and send to various suppliers
Track orders placed and ensure timely delivery for imported and locally purchased goods

Conduct market research to identify pricing trends

Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices

Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts

Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders

Ensure follow up of required documents needed to complete the ordering process such as IDF, COC, Marine covers etc.

Maintaining an up to date Imports schedule

Liaise with warehouse to share relevant documentation required for the GRN process

Provide reports on aged stock, consignment stock with relevant analysis on the same for manager to review

Assist in compiling information/quotes for potential projects

To perform any other duties

assigned

Requirements

Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant,

Purchasing/Imports Officer or similar role

Good understanding of supply chain procedures

Good understanding of the imports process

Advanced knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of market research

BSc in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Desire to grow, take on new responsibilities

This position handles and maintains proprietary highly confidential employee, financial and company information.

The utmost care must be taken to assure confidential information and documents are always secure.

A person with a high level of integrity and honest – this will not be compromised at all.

Have worked in the retail industry will be an added advantage

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are advised to send their applications to info@leeandmyles.com clearly quoting “Purchasing Assistant” in the email subject line.

Applications closes on 31st December 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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