EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Meridian Health Group is one of the market leaders in quality, cost-effective and accessible health care in Kenya and the East African region. At the heart of our corporate philosophy is a devotion to patient centred care and service excellence. We provide effective and efficient care in a safe and welcoming environment.
We seek to recruit competent and qualified individuals in the following capacities:
| Job Title
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Procurement Officer | Function
Department |
Procurement | |
| Grade
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Reports To | Chief Operating Officer | ||
| Scope
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Location | Head Office | ||
| Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)
● Responsible for ensuring that the company’s stock levels meet business needs. |
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| Main Responsibilities | ||||
| ● Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
● Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases ● Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed ● Track shipments and address any delays ● Evaluate suppliers’ offers and ensure procurement MHG procurement guidelines are met. ● Coordinate regular inventory audits and keep updated inventory records ● Make replenishments requests based on the stock in hand as necessary ● Liaise with suppliers for low stocks and out of stock expediting ● Ensure all goods received are properly receipted and requisite documents are submitted in a timely manner to accounts payables. ● Constantly monitor stock levels and replenish stocks with optimum quantities ● Adhere to FIFO method and maintain minimum level of expiries ● Ensure purchases do not exceed budget |
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| Academic & Professional Qualifications | ||||
| Essential | Desirable | |||
| ● Diploma/Bachelor of Business in Procurement or relatable field.
● Registration with KISM |
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| Work experience and skills | ||||
| Essential | Desirable | |||
| ● Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer for at least a year.
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● Have working experience in the healthcare industry.
● Have knowledge on procurement systems.
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| Key Competencies | ||||
| Essential | Desirable | |||
| ● Superb negotiation, collaboration, and communication abilities.
● In-depth knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices Great analytical and problem-solving skills |
Exceptional organizational and time management skill | |||
How To Apply
Please send an email to hr@mhg.co.ke quoting the role on the subject while attaching your CV and cover letter.