KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Engage within your network for suppliers to meet the demands for purchase volumes of goods in Mwingi at good quality and cheapest price.
• Receive sourcing orders and forecast from finance department as basis for supplier negotiations, prepare purchase orders and order goods in a timely manner from suppliers.
• Interact with suppliers on a day to day basis and negotiate aggressively for the very best cost reducing market prices, payment period, expired notice and damaged goods.
• Resolve any irregularities and non-compliance issues with suppliers concerning purchase orders, tax, payments or any conditions of purchase.
• Process purchase requisitions / orders as approved by Management
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and cost price lists.
• Liaise with management for updated cost price lists and communicate to the team.
• Develop, manage and co-ordinate the procurement processes.
• To be in charge of the purchase of office equipment for the organization, contact suppliers, and research offers and quotations.
• Administer supplier performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance.
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices
• Produce and maintain regular reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Manage records and supplier documents.
• Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in procurement and Supply Chain management
• Over 5 years of experience in sourcing for wholesalers, distributors and supermarkets selling purely FMCG.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and work on own initiative