Purchasing Supervisor
2025-07-21T07:09:12+00:00
Accor
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Transportation & Logistics
2025-07-29T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
The Purchasing Supervisor oversees daily procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining quality and compliance with company policies. They supervise purchasing staff, liaise with suppliers, and collaborate with departments to support operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for best value purchases.
- Ensure timely procurement of approved goods and services in line with organizational policies.
- Maintain a reliable vendor database and foster strong supplier relationships.
- Monitor supplier performance and address non-compliance issues.
Supervision & Coordination
- Supervise and train purchasing assistants or clerks.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor team performance.
- Ensure departmental targets and timelines are met.
- Support internal audits and compliance checks.
Documentation & Systems
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, requisitions, contracts, and delivery notes.
- Maintain procurement records and ensure proper filing for audit purposes.
- Use procurement software and systems (e.g., Sage) to manage workflows.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Collaborate with storekeepers and receiving teams to manage stock levels and avoid overstocking or shortages.
- Assist in cost analysis and contribute to procurement savings.
- Support monthly reporting of procurement KPIs.
Compliance & Ethics
- Enforce adherence to procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and internal control procedures.
- Identify and report any irregularities or supplier conflicts of interest.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in purchasing, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
- Familiarity with hospitality procurement.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of local importation laws and regulatory requirements (if applicable).
Procurement & Vendor Management Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for best value purchases. Ensure timely procurement of approved goods and services in line with organizational policies. Maintain a reliable vendor database and foster strong supplier relationships. Monitor supplier performance and address non-compliance issues. Supervision & Coordination Supervise and train purchasing assistants or clerks. Assign daily tasks and monitor team performance. Ensure departmental targets and timelines are met. Support internal audits and compliance checks. Documentation & Systems Ensure accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, requisitions, contracts, and delivery notes. Maintain procurement records and ensure proper filing for audit purposes. Use procurement software and systems (e.g., Sage) to manage workflows. Inventory & Cost Control Collaborate with storekeepers and receiving teams to manage stock levels and avoid overstocking or shortages. Assist in cost analysis and contribute to procurement savings. Support monthly reporting of procurement KPIs. Compliance & Ethics Enforce adherence to procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and internal control procedures. Identify and report any irregularities or supplier conflicts of interest.
Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in purchasing, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role. Familiarity with hospitality procurement. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of local importation laws and regulatory requirements (if applicable).
JOB-687de79855119
Vacancy title:
Purchasing Supervisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Accor
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 29 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Purchasing Supervisor oversees daily procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining quality and compliance with company policies. They supervise purchasing staff, liaise with suppliers, and collaborate with departments to support operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for best value purchases.
- Ensure timely procurement of approved goods and services in line with organizational policies.
- Maintain a reliable vendor database and foster strong supplier relationships.
- Monitor supplier performance and address non-compliance issues.
Supervision & Coordination
- Supervise and train purchasing assistants or clerks.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor team performance.
- Ensure departmental targets and timelines are met.
- Support internal audits and compliance checks.
Documentation & Systems
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, requisitions, contracts, and delivery notes.
- Maintain procurement records and ensure proper filing for audit purposes.
- Use procurement software and systems (e.g., Sage) to manage workflows.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Collaborate with storekeepers and receiving teams to manage stock levels and avoid overstocking or shortages.
- Assist in cost analysis and contribute to procurement savings.
- Support monthly reporting of procurement KPIs.
Compliance & Ethics
- Enforce adherence to procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and internal control procedures.
- Identify and report any irregularities or supplier conflicts of interest.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in purchasing, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
- Familiarity with hospitality procurement.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of local importation laws and regulatory requirements (if applicable).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
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