Procurement · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Brites Management ServicesProcurement Officer
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About this role
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Role overview
A construction company located on Mombasa Road is hiring a full-time Procurement Officer. This role suits someone with experience in procurement, especially in construction or related industries, who is detail-oriented and proactive.
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What you will do
- Source and evaluate suppliers for construction materials, equipment, tools, and spare parts based on quality, cost, availability, and reliability.
- Request and compare quotations, negotiate prices and payment terms, and prepare purchase orders according to budgets and procurement procedures.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to construction sites and operational locations to prevent project delays.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to secure steady supply and good pricing.
- Monitor inventory levels, coordinate with stores and project teams, and reorder materials to avoid shortages or excess stock.
- Track supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality standards, and compliance with contracts.
- Coordinate import and export activities including communication with suppliers, shipping, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and documentation.
- Use ERP systems, preferably Odoo, to handle purchase requisitions, orders, supplier records, goods receipts, and procurement transactions.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and prepare reports on expenditure, orders, supplier performance, delivery status, and cost-saving opportunities.
Requirements
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in construction, logistics, engineering, or related sectors.
- Experience in sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, processing purchase orders, and managing deliveries.
- Experience coordinating imports and exports, including handling shipping documentation and customs clearance.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Odoo, with skills to maintain procurement records and generate reports.
- Good knowledge of procurement procedures, inventory management, supplier evaluation, and cost control.
Benefits
The salary is KSHS.40,000 per month.
How to apply
Send your CV through the employer's official contact. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary disclosed: KSHS.40,000