Procurement and Logistics Officer Job in Githunguri, Kenya (KES 40K - 50K Gross)

Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer Githunguri Town

Industry: Manufacturing
 

Location: Githunguri
 

Salary: Kshs. 40K - 50K Gross 

Our client is a newly established milk processing factory. They seek to hire an experienced and result driven Procurement and Logistics Officer to take charge of all procurement and logistics related duties and also assist in the management of the premises. 

Job Purpose:- The incumbent will be responsible for managing all the procurement, logistics, supply chain and the factory premises in Githunguri. 

This position requires someone with proven experience in Procurement and Logistics in the manufacturing Industry. 

The job holder must have a good knowledge of Githunguri Town and its environs.

Job Responsibilities:-

• Manage the procurement activities including international procurement.
• Manage and monitor all transactional procurement including tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations and payment conditions, contractors, performance evaluation, and risk assessment.
• Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy, vendor selection and evaluation, quality management, performance measurement.
• Ensure timely preparation of procurement plans for the projects and monitor their implementation
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities, Financial Rules and Regulations and relevant Organizational Policies.
• Ensure that the reporting and auditing requirements are observed and followed.
• Ensure effective use of internal Standard operating Procedures in procurement, control and recommending improvements in the systems and processes.
• Establish a solid internal control system to support procurement process
• Establish Long Term Agreement (LTA) for commonly required services.
• Review and verify all purchase orders for goods, contracts, services and works.
• Regularly update Vendor Information Sheets (VIS), improve supplier selection and evaluation quality performance measurement mechanisms.
• Provide monthly reports and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required.
• Maintain and update all procurement files and transaction tracking matrices.
• Establish and maintain work programme and schedule for on-going contracts and newly planned ones.
• Organize trainings for the operations staff on Procurement.
• Synthesize lessons learnt and best practices in Procurement.
• Assist in planning, developing and managing all procurement and contractual aspects of projects related to procurement

Requirements:-

• University degree/diploma in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management or any other appropriate field.
• Minimum four (4) years proven experience in a similar position
• Must have worked in the manufacturing industry in procurement
• Must have good knowledge of Githunguri town and its environment.
• Ability to maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to manage the factory premises on all issues such as cleanliness, maintenance, construction etc.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications.
• Must be willing to work within a rural set up.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Procurement and logistics officer Githunguri Town 40 – 50K Gross) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 15th December, 2014.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.