Procurement Officer at Impala Club Kenya

• Impala Club is seeking a highly skilled & experienced Procurement Officer for its procurement department.

The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan citizen who has the following Key Qualifications

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma / Degree in purchasing & Logistics, purchasing and supply, supply chain management or any other relevant field.
• Experience in hospitality set up or supply chain will be added advantage.

Key Duties and deliverables

• Prepare and source for quotations for required stock and analyzing the same.
• Receive and analyze quotations received.
• Raise LPOs, LSOs after receiving purchase requests from users for approval by the Manager In-charge.
• Ensure stock is delivered in a timely manner by liaising with venders
• Sourcing for new Suppliers required by the Club and engaging them with the assistance from the General Manager.
• Responsible for evaluating suppliers, products and services to ensure they meet the desired quality and quantity.
• Oversee and supervise the operation of the Stores Section.
• Ensure proper record keeping of all purchases and reporting monthly on the same.
• Conduct monthly stock take with the stores / cost controller and providing the report to the Finance Manager & the General Manager.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures
• Maintain and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges etc.
• Responsible for negotiating contracts with suppliers and ensuring that approved purchases are cost effective and of high quality.
• Negotiating pricing and supply contracts.
• The Procurement Officer shall report to the General Manager

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail, critical thinking and Creative.
• Possess good communication and strong leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to details
• Record Keeping skills
• Decision making skills
• Procurement knowledge and Skills
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, exercise of due diligence and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A self-motivated Team Player, with a knack for problem solving