Procurement Assistant at

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Marie Stopes Full time
Marie Stopes International is an international non-governmental organisation providing contraception and safe abortion services in 37 countries around the world

Responsibilities

Assist in activities of the purchasing department.
Prepare plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies on time and within budget.
Attend to procurement requisitions in a timely manner and provide timely feedback to relevant stakeholders regarding their request
Follow and enforce the company's procurement policies and procedures.
Review, compare, analyse, recommend, and obtain approvals for products and services to
purchased. Manage inventories and maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, performance etc.
Prepare, negotiate, and assess contracts such as contracts for the sale or purchase of products or services.
Based on the needs of all interested parties. They also check contracts for legal compliance.
Conduct risk management governance and supplier performance management. Maintain good supplier relations.
Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
Prepare budgets, cost analyses, and reports as directed by the Senior Procurement & Logistics Office

Requirements

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Logistics, Business Administration, or a similar field preferred.
2+ years of experience or in a similar position.
Added advantage knowledge on contract management.
Proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite and ERPs.

Skills/Experience:
High Level of attention to detail
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
High regard for Confidentiality
Ability to work efficiently in a strict deadline – driven environment

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