School Kits Limited is a leading professional school outfitting firm and a one-stop shop for a wide range of requirements for students from pre-school age through the secondary (High) school age. We are passionate about providing value to schools and parents hence we strive to deliver quality, flexibility and affordability on school supplies.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Executive
Location: Lagos Mainland
Job Description
Procurement of Inventory:
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organisational partnerships
Ability to prepare and compile purchase requistion for local/ retail orders
Ability to investigate qualitative and quantitative discrepancies between goods ordered/purchased and received
Accurately process good receipts
Obtain quotations from different suppliers for comparison
Accurately prepare and process purchase orders
Category Management - Inventory Management and Quality Control
Ability to categorise your spend according to tailored SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) to meet current demands and ensure pricing is competitive
Ensure these factors -quality, service, risk and cost - as it relates to the company's culture on excellence are maintained on every purchase
Ability to source for new and variety of SKUs
Vendor Management - Monitoring and Evaluating of Suppliers
Hold meetings with vendors to manage their performance
Evaluate prospective suppliers before signing them up
Ensure timely delivery of orders by third party vendors
Regular visit to vendors' stores to monitor production progress to ensure deadlines' are met
Data Management:
Maintain all records of purchased goods- costs, deliveries and Inventories
Update purchase details of orders and deliveries on Quick Books
Periodic market analysis to get the best purchasing deals
Frequently update data on suppliers’ products and prices
Maintain and updates suppliers' database- soft and hard copies
Communication Skills:
Excellent Verbal Communication Skill
Excellent Written Communication Skill
Interpersonal Skills- how well does he/she relates with colleagues, subordinates and superiors
Results focused:
Consistent Drive to achieve and surpass targets against all internal or external standards of excellence
Continuous dedication to improve work in your department - procurement and production process
Effective monitoring of Delivery Schedules of Locally Produced/Sourced items to both Marketing and Retail Departments
Follows through on outlets' needs and requests
Prompt sending of approved order to supplier and follow up with invoice
Relationship/Negotiation Management:
Interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders- suppliers, customers and colleagues
Able to influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptances by all parties- vendors, customers and the company
Able to manage multiple vendors to meet required the Company’s demands
Taking Initiative to explore various options to meet the Company’s strategic procurement objectives
Software Proficiency:
Efficiency in performing purchases on QuickBooks for ordered goods
Proficiency in the use QuickBooks for daily work demands
Apply in-depth knowledge of QuickBooks and analysis provided to assess inventory requirements and translate this into responsive and effective procurement solutions
Requirements
Minimum qualification is HND or B.Sc in any field but proven work experience of at least 1 year in a similar field is required.
A female candidate will be preferred
Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's and cover letter to: [email protected]