Procurement / Purchasing Assistant

Our client is in the Advertising Industry, producing promotional material. They are looking for a Procurement / Purchasing Assistant.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Procurement / Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for variety of tasks including buying, ensuring purchases meet specifications, searching for quotations, carrying out supplier analyses, liaising with suppliers, ensuring goods are purchased at the right price and are received on time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in Purchasing of goods and services as per company’s policy
• Assists in maintaining and managing good supplier relationships
• Safeguards the integrity of procurement documents, upholding confidentiality and privacy in the course of duty
• Preparation of monthly and annual reports on purchases and spending, and orders/activities
• Assist in maintaining purchasing documentation such as purchase orders, quotations, contracts, tenders, and internal purchase requisitions
• Negotiation with suppliers on the best terms of service including price, delivery, payments and after sales service
• Make regular follow up on orders and delivery documents
• Arrange for and manage samples
• Provide procurement information as may be required
• Supervision of dispatch and delivery of goods to customers

Required skills and qualifications:

• A relevant Diploma or Degree.
• Professional qualification in procurement/ Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized Institution
• Exposure in the manufacturing industry is an added advantage
• At least one year experience.
• Familiar with the procurement procedures and relevant legal requirements
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Excellent record management skills

How to apply

Please send your CV and Application letter together with your current and expected salary to recruitment@fanisi.net by 6th May, 2011

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.