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    Purchasing Officer at - Nairobi, Kenya - Kyosk Digital Services

    Kyosk Digital Services
    Kyosk Digital Services Nairobi, Kenya

    3 days ago

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    Full time
    Description
    A kiosk is an informal convenience store selling everyday household items. Known locally by their vernacular names e.g. Duka in Kenya, Spaza in South Africa, Kantemba in Zambia. kiosk-type retail outlets are the cornerstone of African retail, accounting for over 60% of all retail trade flows. Despite their importance, kiosk-type retail outlets face significant challenges, including high cost of stock and unreliable delivery

    Purpose;

    Effectively manage the supply chain/buying of goods from the suppliers and timely delivery to the warehouses at the best prices, in the right quantities and in time to maximize Kyosk's offering to the market.

    Professionally cultivate and nurture relationships with suppliers.
    Roles and Responsibilities


    Payment management:
    Prepare LPOs from all warehouses for approval by Purchasing manager as per product movement.

    Send LPOs to the relevant suppliers and confirm deliveries; Follow and ensure minimal lead times for deliveries as per the LPOs.


    Purchasing:
    Ensure all the buying targets are met by following up with the warehouses for completion and achievement. Follow up with the accounts to ensure rebate payments are achieved. Negotiate for best-trading terms, margins and discounts

    Stock Management:
    Monitor stock levels in the warehouses and advice accordingly. Initiate prior stocking up for high seasons-eg Back to school, Christmas, End months. Add new items on the catalog/inventory; update inventory prices as needed.

    Supplier management:
    Update supplier agreement files and documents. Communicate expiries, damages and obsolete goods to suppliers for solutions; Handle official meetings with vendors. Compare and double-check market prices to ensure the best deals. Review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and purchasing best practice tools and methods.

    Data Management:
    Analyze data and reports; Keep accurate records of the purchases made in the business. Prepare relevant purchasing reports and meeting minutes; Reconcile purchases with Finance at the end of the month. Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.

    Market Analysis:
    Continuous monitor market trends, competitor strategies, market suppliers to ensure alignment and know-how of the current market and industry trends;
    Work seamlessly with other relevant departments for the goal of the company.
    Any other duties within the purchasing department as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

    Requirements
    Skills and competencies

    Analytical & Logical Thinker;
    Attention to detail;
    Drive for Execution;
    Commercial Acumen;
    Self-motivated
    Honesty and integrity.
    Tech Savvy


    Minimum Requirements:
    Relevant Degree in business and/or Supply Chain;
    Professional qualification in supply chain is a plus;
    Knowledgeable on purchasing functions with a minimum of 3 years experience preferably within retail;
    Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown;
    Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements;
    A good understanding of the retail market is a plus;
    Be able to meet strict and dynamic deadlines;
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