Company Description: An award winning solar company that enables and empowers the sustainable economic development of Base – of – the – Pyramid (BoP) communities worldwide through the provision of clean energy services, quality products and sustainable solutions.

Intertwining an award-winning technology solution with an inclusive business model, the company fosters local entrepreneurship at the BoP

Job Overview: We are looking for a Procurement assistant to provide support to the procurement department in management of the warehouse, to assist purchase, supply and distribution of FMCG goods, Solar products and other products to the Kiosk in a timely, safe and efficient manner from the warehouse.

S/He will also manage the stock through the POS
Roles and Responsibilities
Analyse market and delivery systems to assess present and future product availability and advice Supply Chain Manager
Consolidate and review replenishment orders from field team, review current stock so as to order for goods and services in a timely manner from suppliers.
Interact with suppliers on a day to day basis negotiate for better prices , payment period, deal with non supplied , under orders ,over orders, expired notice and damaged goods
Resolve any irregularities and non-compliance issues with suppliers and vendors concerning purchase orders, payments or any conditions of purchase
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for office supplies
Produce and maintain regular reports on a weekly and monthly basis
Receive invoices and verify against purchase orders and delivery notes ensure all stages of procurement check list have been completed before forwarding to Supply Chain Manager
Ensure supplier reconciliation is done in accordance to procedure and follow up to ensure deadlines for payments to suppliers are met

Record management
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health, safety and hygiene at the warehouse.
Oversee security arrangements at the warehouse, scheduling maintenance, repairs and replacement of equipment.
Receive and inspect goods to ensure they are of correct quantity, type, and also acceptable quality
Select space for storage and arrange for goods to be placed in the designated areas ensuring goods are stored safely
Organize the dispatch and delivery of goods to the kiosk.
Ensure that all inventory processes are completed on the same day.
Managing log books and other records within the warehouse capturing name, time, item, Number etc.
Use POS to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs, also to coordinate and control the order cycle and to evaluate performance and quality as you recommend improvements within the department;
Ensure monthly stock take is conducted in all kiosks and reconciliation done by 5th of every month
Contact transport companies and coordinating dispatch and delivery with them
Co-ordinate loading and offloading lorries, vans and other vehicles for goods and also the kiosks parts from Berlin or any other manufacturer
Monitor stock levels at the central warehouse and kiosks and advice Supply Chain Manager appropriately

Educational and Professional Requirements
Diploma/Degree in procurement and Supply Chain management or any related field
Over 3 years of experience in procurement
Must be preferably from a retail set up like a supermarket, beauty shops, clothing stores etc
Must have experience in using the Point of Sale terminal (POS) both in front office and back office.
Must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English and Swahili.
Driving license will be an added advantage.
Ability to organize receipts, documents, and information from multiple sources.
Ability to effectively write reports, maintain documentation, and complete required forms.

How to Apply
Applications letters and detailed CV are to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “Procurement Assistant 1829″, Your Full name & Phone number.

If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.