Procurement Officer
About Us
City Eye Hospital is a social
venture that provides quality and affordable eye care to people living in Kenya
and is a member of the ACCESS eye hospital network in Sub-Saharan Africa. We
are a dedicated, dynamic, and experienced team of eye care professionals.
We are looking forward to
onboard top and unique talent to support our venture of offering unmatched eye
care services in line with our core values; God, People and Excellence. We have
exciting career opportunities as detailed below;
Main Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Finance
Manager, the incumbent will be tasked to offer assistance in all the local
procurement and inventory management of the Company.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
Prepare and issue local purchasing orders to
suppliers
Negotiate credit terms with suppliers
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce
expenses and improve the effectiveness
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with
optimal terms
Partner with user departments to ensure clear
requirements documentation
Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and
maintain buffer stock at all times.
Assist to maintain supplier database, purchase
records, and related documentation
Maintain warranty record for all the purchased items
Coordinate and work with the user departments for
all inventory related matters
Take part in company projects and carry out any
other tasks that may be assigned to you by your Line Manager and/ or any other
person placed in authority over you.
Knowledge and Experience Required
Degree in business administration specialized in
Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
Minimum of 2 -3 years of experience in a similar
role.
Candidates with completed or ongoing CPSP
certification shall have an added advantage
A member in good standing of Procurement
professional regulatory body (KISM)
Must be available to on- board immediately.
Key Skills and Competencies Required
Ability to work effectively both independently and
as part of a team.
Exceptional Communication and Customer Care skills
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on tight deadlines.
Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
Computer literacy skills.
Application Criteria
Interested and qualified
candidates to make their applications through careers@cityeyehospital.or.ke with
the subject being “Procurement
Officer – CEH/HR/REC/010/2023’’. This should reach us on
or before 09th
June 2023.
The
application must include;
An up-to-date CV, not more than 4 pages long, with
the current and expected remuneration indicated in the CV.
A one-page document in PDF format explaining
how their personality aligns to the core values of City Eye Hospital.
We are committed to grant you a great
applicant’s experience, and we do not discriminate against gender, religion,
marital status or any other diversities. All applications shall be accorded due
consideration but due to the high volume of the same that we receive, we shall
only be able to contact the shortlisted candidates. Applicants who fail to
adhere to the application criteria indicated and do not meet the qualifications
highlighted shall automatically be disqualified
