Procurement Assistant at Opticom Kenya Limited

Primary Responsibilities:

• Requesting quotations from various suppliers as needed.
• Analyzing quotations received from different suppliers to identify the most competitive price offers.
• Reviewing quotations and consistently following up with suppliers.
• Conducting email communication with suppliers, primarily related to quotations and negotiations.
• Collecting quotations from suppliers and making informed decisions on purchases, considering both price and quality.
• Collaborating with shipping companies for import and export operations.
• Procuring necessary office supplies.
• Maintaining office inventory.
• Coordinating the receipt of purchased goods in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Distributing materials required by technicians.
• Managing stocks effectively.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in supply chain management within a fast-paced organization.
• Proven track record in Procurement Operations.
• Membership in the Kenya Institute of Supply Management (KISM).