Job Description
Procurement Clerk- Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant
• Full Time
• Makueni
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports to: Logistic Superintendent
Location: Wote in Makueni
Our client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Procurement Clerk. Successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and identify purchasing needs Track orders and ensure timely delivery and update internal databases with order details.
Main accountabilities and Responsibilities
· Notify appropriate department of the placement of orders.
· Ensure inventory is stocked and purchase order can be fulfilled.
· Prepare the invitation-to-bid forms and distribute.
· Compare prices and expected delivery dates proposed by suppliers.
· Choose the best bid.
· Compile records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories.
· Determine cause of any delays en-route.
· Match purchase orders with shipment.
· Verify billed amount with goods received.
· Handle invoices and forward to accounting department.
· Monitor inventory control systems.
· Prepare inventory transfer forms.
· Classify priority regulations.
· Handle requests for purchases.
Qualifications and Experience
· Diploma in Store keeping, Procurement and Supplies or related field.
· 2-3 years of experience – Must have worked in a busy environment
· Good computer skills (working knowledge of ERP preferred.
· Knowledge of basic stock taking procedures
· Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)
· Proficiency in SAP, MRP 3 years progressive experience in a manufacturing and warehousing environment.
Required competencies
· Must be organized and punctual.
· Well-presented and professional.
· Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
· Exceptional customer service skills
· Strong multitasking skills
· Great interpersonal skills
Required capabilities
– Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Relations management; Staff management and development