Procurement Officer

Job  Purpose/Mission 

Responsible for effective and efficient procurement of various company goods and services, Supplier Contract Management, and all relevant documentation through use of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing for suppliers and their prequalification according to the ENGIE Energy Access Kenya’s policies
• Carrying out Procurement Functions for ENGIE Energy Access Kenya, its employees, its related parties in a timely manner and in accordance with approved Procurement Policies and Processes.
• Engagement in continuous development and improvements of the company’s procurement process to save costs, ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Ensuring all relevant procurement- related documents are in place and properly filed.
• Ensuring that relevant Procurement Process Management Tools are up to date and 100% accurately maintained.

Knowledge and skills 

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or a similar position.
• Experience in Supplier Sourcing & Contract Management.
• Excellent Analytical skills, bargaining Skills, Interpersonal Skills and Negotiation Skills.
• Excellent sense of urgency and Time Management with high organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge in MS office (especially Excel/Word) and computer knowledge are required.
• Advanced knowledge in SAP is a Plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Language(s): 

• English
• Kiswahili

Technology:

• Proficiency in Microsoft office and purchasing software.