Suntec Supermarket Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Suntec Supermarket is looking for a motivated person to fill in the post of Procurement Officer, preferably with a background  in Supermarkets.

The following are the requirements for the position;

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepares procurement plans for the company
• Identify credible suppliers evaluate and select competitively to ensure that ordered goods  and services are delivered on time and payments made in accordance with procurement agreement.
• Receives request from the Supermarket Managers for goods or services; and ensure that all procedures are complied with, prepares order specifications, determine mode of procurement (tender, quotations and import (overseas) or local purchase in line with Company policies)
• Maintain an up to date Procurement and Purchasing record system (contracts , orders, shipping documents; usage and other correspondence)
• Quality control management, i.e. in collaboration with the managers ensures that materials and items requisitioned for are delivered as per specifications.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipments or supplies and interview them in order to determine product availability, quality and terms of sales.
• Control purchasing department budget
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Company policy
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Resolve vendor or contract grievances and claims against suppliers
• Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Prepare bid awards for management approval
• Arrange for the disposal of surplus materials

Specifications and Qualifications

• A Diploma / Bachelors degree in a business related field
• Experience of four years in Purchasing, Procurement and Supplies chain management in Supermarkets.
• Knowledge of marketing and planning will be an added advantage

If you believe you have the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your covering letter and indicate current and expected salary, availability, attach CV, scanned copies of your certificates by close of business 10th July 2014.

Please send your application to: vacancies@fep-group.com