Procurement Officer at City Eye Hospital

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); City Eye Hospital is a social venture that provides quality and affordable eye care to people living in East Africa. Our primary mandate is to provide affordable and accessible eye care. Accessible on both fronts of location and price. Key Responsibilities Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesPrepare and issue local purchasing orders to suppliersNegotiate credit terms with suppliersTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectivenessCraft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal termsPartner with user departments to ensure clear requirements documentationPerform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarkingSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersDetermine the quantity and timing of deliveriesMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and maintain buffer stock at all times.Assist to maintain supplier database, purchase records, and related documentationMaintain warranty record for all the purchased itemsCoordinate and work with the user departments for all inventory related mattersTake part in company projects and carry out any other tasks that may be assigned to you by your Line Manager and/ or any other person placed in authority over you. RequirementsKnowledge and Experience Required Degree in business administration specialized in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.Minimum of 2 -3 years of experience in a similar role.Candidates with completed or ongoing CPSP certification shall have an added advantageA member in good standing of Procurement professional regulatory body (KISM)Must be available to on- board immediately. Key Skills and Competencies Required Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Exceptional Communication and Customer Care skillsExcellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work on tight deadlines.Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.Computer literacy skills.