Swissport Procurement Assistant Job at JKIA, Nairobi, Kenya Sept 2017
Career recruitment for Procurement Assistant 2017
Sept 2017 – Swissport recent Job position
Swissport is an international organisation that provides ground handling services for around 230 million passengers and 4.1 million tonnes of cargo a year on behalf of some 835 client-companies in the aviation sector.
Swissport is active at 280 airports in 48 countries on 5 continents.
Swissport Kenya Limited is recruiting for the following position based at our offices at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Procurement Assistant
[1 Position]
We are seeking a professional with a proven track record in ensuring optimal procurement services to support internal customers.
This person will be part of a highly dynamic team responsible for performing confidential administrative duties relating to organizing and coordinating procurement activities, review and distribution of information.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize all procurement activities relating to request for proposals, sealed bids, and price quotes.
- Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department; identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item.
- Organize and maintain computerized records containing vendor and bid information.
- Promotes a collaborative and client focused approach that ensures quality standards are maintained whilst focusing on results.
- Assist with the coordination of selected bidder to ensure completion of the administrative process.
- Coordinate with users and make sure the right materials needed are procured helping with the research and identification of suitable service providers.
- Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of purchases.
- Provide purchased materials to the responsible receiving office and do all actions for completing the process.
- Maintain appropriate records to ensure that procurement process, decision, and contractual agreement are accurately documented for accountability and audit purpose.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy of purchasing documents i.e. invoice, delivery note, statement of account and LPOs
- Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Maintains confidentiality of purchasing and financial information.
- Ensures compliance with standard practices and regulations.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or a Business related course
- Professional Qualification in Procurement.
- Experience: At least 2 years relevant working experience.
- Proficiency in MS suite and accounting softwares.
- Must have a clean driving license with experience in driving
How to Apply
Application letter and CV only indicating your current and expected salary should be forwarded via email:
NBO.Recruitment@swissport.com
to:
The Manager, Human Resource
Swissport Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 19177, 00501
Nairobi
Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available, and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.
In case you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Be part of the team that brings Swiss time to African soil!
Closing Date: September 5th, 2017