Our client, in the manufacturing sector, currently going through expansion, is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Officer to join their dynamic team and assist in managing the localized procurement process.

This role is pivotal in ensuring contract management, contract negotiation and preparation of purchase orders.

Key Responsibilities.

Sourcing & managing the local procurement of products and services at the right price, at the right time and quality.

Ensuring compliance with all global laws and regulations and ESG.

Assisting with the custom clearance of goods.

Managing and maintaining contracts with vendors

Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Knowledgeable in global shipping/transit times.

Coordinate logistics and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Key Qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain or equivalent qualification.

Committed ethical stance.

In depth knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP systems ideally Dynamics 365 or equivalent.

Strong analytical skills and multitasking skills.

Must be able to work creatively, independently and as a team.

Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

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• Sourcing & managing the local procurement of products and services at the right price, at the right time and quality.
• Ensuring compliance with all global laws and regulations and ESG.
• Assisting with the custom clearance of goods.
• Managing and maintaining contracts with vendors
• Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Knowledgeable in global shipping/transit times.
• Coordinate logistics and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Strong analytical skills
• Multitasking skills
• Ability to work creatively, independently and as a team
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain or equivalent qualification.
• Committed ethical stance.
• In depth knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP systems ideally Dynamics 365 or equivalent.