Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana and many other African countries. We are able to advise on market trends, training requirements, prevailing salaries and offer a complete HR Solution where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance and implementation of the set procurement strategies, policies, and procedures in line with the company strategic objectives.
• Procure goods and services in compliance with approved policies and procedures based on user requests.
• Prepare procurement documents including raising and issuing RFQs, LPOs and maintaining accurate records.
• Perform supplier prequalification, appraisals and maintain the supplier database.
• Collaborate with key internal users to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations. Analyze user requisitions for compliance with the processes and policies.
• Analyze the quotations from suppliers and perform comparative analysis to ensure value for money. Negotiations with suppliers for better quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Perform supplier appraisals and due diligence during onboarding process.
• Supplier relations: following up on orders with suppliers ensuring timely deliveries and suppliers’ issues are well sorted out.
• Assist in setting out Reorder levels and ensure restocking when levels go down.
• Work hand in hand with the store dept by coordinating receipt of materials, materials return to suppliers and communication to suppliers on the same.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the procurement lead or management.

Qualifications:

• Must relevant bachelor’s degree in procurement or supply chain.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain preferably for the construction sector.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office, procurement and purchasing software.
• Must have membership of KISM/CIPS.
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, organized and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.