PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY OFFICER
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Job summary
Source, evaluate, and procure pharmaceutical products, medical supplies, and other operational materials in accordance with company policies.
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
JOB TITLE PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY OFFICER
NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY HEALTHCARE & PHARMACEUTICAL RETAIL
SALARY KSHS.35,000-45,000
JOB LOCATION NAIROBI
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement Management
- Source, evaluate, and procure pharmaceutical products, medical supplies, and other operational materials in accordance with company policies.
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Prepare purchase orders and monitor the procurement process from requisition to delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues.
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure optimal stock levels.
- Conduct regular stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
- Monitor stock movements and identify slow-moving, fast-moving, and obsolete inventory.
- Coordinate stock replenishment to prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of pharmaceutical products in accordance with company procedures.
ERP System Management
- Update procurement and inventory transactions accurately within the ERP system.
- Generate inventory and procurement reports for management.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the ERP system.
- Support continuous improvement of ERP-based procurement and inventory processes.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant pharmaceutical regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and inventory reports.
- Assist during internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
- Ensure proper documentation of goods received, issued, and transferred.
Coordination & Reporting
- Collaborate with warehouse, finance, and other departments to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
- Prepare periodic procurement and inventory reports.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years; experience in procurement, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Professional certification such as CIPS or KISM is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of procurement and inventory management principles.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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