Transport and LogisticsFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
Role Overview
This position is responsible for the co-ordination and management of all purchasing activities across the organisation. The main objective of the position is to ensure effective purchasing and delivery of goods and services. This will be done through the establishment and rationalisation of key supplier agreements, identification of new opportunities, and actively seeking and applying ways to improve efficiency whilst ensuring compliance.
Main Responsibilities
Purchasing
Process purchasing transactions for equipment, materials, supplies, capital goods, and services.
Ensure that all parts that need to be repaired are delivered and collected from the repairing agent.
Follow up on repairs done outside the workshop, delivery of parts and consumables from suppliers.
Ensure that requisitions are approved and CASH/LPO are issued for items and purchases done within agreed timelines.
Obtain documentation required for imported purchases and coordinate with logistics agent for customs clearance.
Tendering
Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
Direct activities concerned with tenders for purchase of equipment, materials, products or services.
Prepare technical specifications for request for proposals (RFPs), including terms and conditions and evaluation criteria.
Solicit information regarding a variety of commodities using various oral and written communication ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality.
Contractor Management
Monitor efficiency of suppliers of services and parts and advice on the quality to the various departmental heads.
Maintain an up to date database of all organisational supplies, suppliers list and contacts.
Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.
Examine performance requirements, delivery schedules and estimates of costs of materials, equipment and production to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Qualifications and Requirements
A minimum of a BA/BSc or HND in a relevant field.
Experience in procurement, supply chain, or store-keeping is highly desirable.
Ability to process purchasing transactions and manage Local Purchase Orders (LPO).
Knowledge of technical specifications for tendering and request for proposals (RFPs).
Familiarity with customs clearance and imported purchase documentation.
Strong database management and contractor monitoring skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit an application letter and CV ONLY. Applications should be forwarded via email to NBO.Recruitment@swissport.com. Ensure you clearly indicate the position Purchasing Officer in the subject line of your email.
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