Position: Purchasing specialist
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Kisumu – Miwani
Positions Available: 2
Role Summary
We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing
Officer to join our Procurement Department. The successful candidate will
manage sourcing, procurement planning, vendor relations, and ensure efficient
purchasing processes to support operations at our Kisumu factory.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive
and process internal purchase requisitions.
- Source
quotations (bids) and evaluate vendor proposals.
- Prepare
and maintain procurement plans.
- Process
Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and Local Service Orders (LSOs).
- Provide
logistical support for training and meetings, including venue booking and
procurement of supplies.
- Process
vendor invoices and reconcile vendor accounts.
- Set
up and maintain vendor contracts.
- Conduct
market surveys and maintain a cost database of frequently procured items.
- Perform
any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum
of 1-3 years’ experience in a busy procurement office, preferably in a
manufacturing environment (preferred but not mandatory).
- Solid
knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and systems. Experience with
SAP is an added advantage.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Proficiency
in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong
analytical skills.
- Excellent
communication and decision-making abilities.
- High
level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong
attention to detail and self-motivation.
- Ability
to work under minimal supervision.
- Team
player with a flexible schedule (Monday–Saturday).
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications, please send your updated
curriculum vitae quoting your salary expectation in the Subject line to hrkisumu@twyfordtile with
the subject line: Purchasing Officer
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for interviews.