Job Description
Procurement Jobs In Kenya.
Procurement Officer
Responsibilities
Overall responsibilities:
The procurement Officer will support Tatu Construction Company. He/she will oversight and direct the execution of all procurement matters and management of materials and items that are procured and needed for the construction of our master-plan developments within Tatu City.
Responsibilities:
• Work with Project Managers to ensure conformity of procured materials and services with project specifications
• Identify, prequalify and engage reliable suppliers and vendors while maintaining a database of various vendors and suppliers.
• Request for completion of procurement-related forms and obtain and analyze price quotes.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors on so as to secure advantageous terms on cost, payment terms and delivery periods.
• Review and perform a risk assessment on new agreements/contracts with suppliers/vendors to ensure feasibility.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders, plan and confirm delivery of materials and services.
• Forecast to the finance team vendor and supplier payments that are due or expected for proper planning.
• Collate the required audit trail and documentation to satisfy the finance department that a payment is due
• Prepare procurement reports.
• Maintained records and inventory of materials in various company stores.
• Track and coordinate the storage and dispatch of materials.
• Maintain suitable inventory levels for various materials.
• Any other duty as assigned
Hard skills and experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Construction industry
• Background procurement in real estate and construction industries is an added advantage,
• An understanding or interest in the property market and trends, with regards to prices of inputs for construction and real estate development,
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to adhere to deadlines, multi ask and be able to prioritize
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.