Vacancy title:
Procurement Assistant

Jobs at:
Kenya Safari Lodges

Deadline of this Job:
5th November 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 16th October 2018 , Base Salary: Nof Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels is a Limited company incorporated in 1966. Our mission is to enhance customer value by offering top quality hospitality experiences.
KSLH attracts many clients in their 3 (three) units being: – Mombasa Beach Hotel, Voi safari Lodge and Ngulia safari Lodge.
KSLH is seeking to fill the position of Procurement Assistant with a professional who in liaison with the procurement Officer will coordinate in the setting up, implementing and managing procurement systems and plans for the efficient and effective procurement process.

Scope and main purpose of the Job
This job holder will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Procurement Officer in planning, organizing and coordinating procurement activities of the company in line with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and Public Procurement Regulations.

Procurement Assistant Job Responsibilities
In liaison with the procurement Officer:-

•  Proper management of procurement and disposal activities carried out by the company.
  
•  Ensuring that the company complies at all times with the statutory provisions governing procurement and disposal.
  
•  Coordination and implementation of procurement plans
  
•  Timely development, coordination and implementation of procurement plans and procurement activities arising from the company’s operations.
  
•  Prepare and participating in the preparation and deployment of standards documents relating to procurement and disposals.
  
•  Maintenance of records in connection with procurement and disposal of goods and services.
  
•  Coordinate in the setting up, implementing and managing procurement systems and plans for the efficient and effective procurement process.
  

Requirements for the Procurement Assistant Job

•  Degree holder in procurement field or related field from a recognized university.
  
•  Diploma in purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution and membership in a professional body such as CIPS, KIPSM etc with a practicising License.
  
•  2-4 years of procurement experience and be fully conversant with the Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Act (2015) (Experience in the Hotel, catering or related services industry etc is advantageous).
  
•  Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
•  Ability to work under minimum supervision
•  Able to demonstrate meticulous attention to details and unquestionable integrity
  
• Possess good negotiation and public relation skills.