Procurement Clerk Job Vacancy in Makueni County, Kenya

Career Opportunity: Procurement Clerk – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: Logistic Superintendent

Location: Wote in Makueni

Our client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Procurement Clerk.

Successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring and identifying purchasing needs Track orders and ensure timely delivery and update internal databases with order details.

Main accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Notify the appropriate department of the placement of orders.
  • Ensure inventory is stocked and purchase order can be fulfilled.
  • Prepare the invitation-to-bid forms and distribute.
  • Compare prices and expected delivery dates proposed by suppliers.
  • Choose the best bid.
  • Compile records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories.
  • Determine cause of any delays en-route.
  • Match purchase orders with shipment.
  • Verify billed amount with goods received.
  • Handle invoices and forward to the accounting department.
  • Monitor inventory control systems.
  • Prepare inventory transfer forms.
  • Classify priority regulations.
  • Handle requests for purchases.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma in Store keeping, Procurement and Supplies or related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience – Must have worked in a busy environment
  • Good computer skills (working knowledge of ERP preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic stock taking procedures
  • Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)
  • Proficiency in SAP, MRP 3 years progressive experience in a manufacturing and warehousing environment.

Required competencies

  • Must be organized and punctual.
  • Well-presented and professional.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong multitasking skills
  • Great interpersonal skills

Required capabilities

Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Relations management; Staff management and development

How to Apply

Apply at recruit@flexi-personnel.com or Flexi Personnel ATS latest by 31st May 2022.

Indicate Procurement Clerk on the email subject for easier retrieval and placement.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement